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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Joshua ask his parents about being Jewish in "Middleman"?
(a) Because he has a religious awakening.
(b) Because he is afraid of being Jewish.
(c) Because he wants to practice an eastern religion instead.
(d) Because he wants to be Jewish.

2. In "Middleman," where does Elsa want to go to college?
(a) Yale.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Harvard.
(d) Columbia.

3. Why does the narrator of "In the Basement" dislike the amount Maria works?
(a) Because she has no time for family.
(b) Because she is too talented for her job.
(c) Because she is pregnant.
(d) Because she makes more money than he does.

4. What family radio program does Joshua record in "Middleman"?
(a) The Chosen.
(b) The Awakening.
(c) The Beginning.
(d) The Body.

5. In "In the Basement," what does Nicholas say Lisa did with her narrative writing?
(a) Sold it for money.
(b) Published it herself.
(c) Threw it away.
(d) Burned it.

6. In "Middleman," what does Joshua's father admit to almost becoming?
(a) A reporter.
(b) A rabbi.
(c) A cantor.
(d) A priest.

7. How does Caleb discover that the mugger in "When in Rome" knows his brother?
(a) He never finds out.
(b) He sees them together.
(c) Kevin's girlfriend tells him.
(d) He reads it in the paper.

8. In "When in Rome," where does Kevin work?
(a) A store.
(b) A gas station.
(c) A museum.
(d) A restaurant.

9. Why does Caleb say Kevin did not get a traffic ticket in "When in Rome"?
(a) Because he is lucky.
(b) Caleb has no idea.
(c) Because he knew the police officer.
(d) Because he paid the police officer.

10. Whose sister is Elsa in "Middleman"?
(a) Kyle's.
(b) No one's.
(c) Abe's.
(d) John's.

11. How does Joshua get to kiss Elsa in "Middleman"?
(a) On a dare.
(b) Joshua kisses her when she isn't paying attention.
(c) Because she admits her feelings for him.
(d) As part of an audition.

12. In "Middleman," how long does Joshua help Elsa before she tells him to stop?
(a) A year.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) Half a year.
(d) A few months.

13. In "When in Rome," why does Caleb start talking to Kevin again?
(a) Because Caleb misses his brother.
(b) Because Kevin becomes sick.
(c) Because Kevin needs money.
(d) Because both their parents pass away.

14. What does recording the family radio program in "Middleman" make Joshua question?
(a) The afterlife.
(b) Religion.
(c) Love.
(d) Success.

15. Where does Caleb say Kevin went to buy drugs during his law school visit in "When in Rome"?
(a) A schoolyard.
(b) A stranger's house.
(c) Behind a restaurant.
(d) From their uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the agent in "Middleman" take on Elsa as a client?

2. How does Joshua get Mr. Duckworth's attention in "Middleman"?

3. Who lectures Caleb when he leaves work to meet with Kevin in "When in Rome"?

4. What season is it in "In the Basement"?

5. What does Nicholas say Lisa did instead of going to graduate school in "In the Basement"?

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