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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 72-88.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does Corinne say she would like to see her family all together in the same room?
(a) At all major holidays and birthdays.
(b) Every other year.
(c) Every year at least.
(d) Once every century or so.

2. What did Otto and William often send to family for Christmas in lieu of visiting for many years?
(a) A book.
(b) A fruit basket.
(c) A gift card.
(d) Wine.

3. What is William doing when Otto gets the phone call from the hospital regarding Sharon?
(a) Eating lunch.
(b) Practicing violin.
(c) Hanging out with the neighbors.
(d) Reading the paper.

4. What lie did Otto tell his sibling when invited over for the upcoming holiday?
(a) He did not observe that holiday.
(b) He would be out of the country.
(c) William had a concert that day.
(d) He had plans with friends.

5. Why is Otto upset when William says he must "try and get some sleep" (87)?
(a) Otto wants to talk to William more.
(b) He feels William did not acknowledge Otto's need for sleep.
(c) William should have used 'to' instead of 'and.'
(d) William always goes to bed when Otto is upset.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Otto's siblings invited him over for the upcoming holiday?

2. Which of Otto's sibling's younger children did Corinne tell Otto he should try to see because they are getting older?

3. Which of Otto's siblings is in the midst of a lawsuit?

4. What did Otto realize about he and William's relationship after William said he was going to have to meet Otto's family sooner or later?

5. To whom did Otto first rent out the the top floor of his brownstone?

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