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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "In the Basement," what does the narrator say he heard about Maria and Nicholas' prior breakup?
(a) That Maria's parents made them break up.
(b) That Maria stole money from Nicholas.
(c) That Nicholas cheated on Maria.
(d) That Nicholas stole jewelry from Maria.

2. In "Middleman," what does Joshua think of Elsa's acting skills the first time she performs for him?
(a) He doesn't pay enough attention.
(b) He thinks she is shy.
(c) He thinks she is a natural.
(d) He thinks she isn't that good.

3. What does Joshua tell Elsa that makes her befriend him in "Middleman"?
(a) That his mom is an actress on Broadway.
(b) That his dad is an agent.
(c) That he can help her get work in show business.
(d) That his mom does voice over work on the radio.

4. Where was Joshua's father stationed in the Navy in "Middleman"?
(a) Thailand.
(b) China.
(c) Korea.
(d) Japan.

5. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say Kevin reacted to being choked?
(a) Kevin called the police.
(b) Kevin bit his arm.
(c) Kevin did nothing.
(d) Kevin fought back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the narrator and his wife move carefully in Nicholas' apartment in "In the Basement"?

2. In "Middleman," what does Joshua tell Elsa he has done as an actor?

3. In "In the Basement," how does Nicholas describe the tone of Lisa's wedding?

4. In "In the Basement," how does the narrator feel about Maria taking Nicholas back?

5. Who becomes angry with Joshua after he helps Elsa in "Middleman"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the last thing Caleb does in "When in Rome"?

2. How does John describe Elsa's acting skills in "Middleman"?

3. How does the narrator of "In the Basement" feel about Nicholas' relationship with Maria?

4. How does John try to help Elsa's acting career in "Middleman"?

5. At the end of "In the Basement," how does the narrator feel?

6. In "Middleman," how does John meet Elsa?

7. In "In the Basement," at what things does Nicholas feel Lisa failed in her life?

8. In "When in Rome," why does Caleb tell the story about visiting his brother in California?

9. In "In the Basement," how does Nicholas describe Lisa's lifestyle?

10. How does John feel when Elsa asks him to no longer accompany her on auditions in "Middleman"?

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