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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 45 - 55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing Otto tells Corinne he remembers of Martin growing up?
(a) He was always napping.
(b) He was always fighting with him.
(c) He was never home.
(d) He was always vomiting.

2. What joke does Otto make about seeing a baby when William asks if he wants to see the baby at the start of the story?
(a) If he wanted to see someone who needs a diaper he would visit his mother.
(b) If he wanted to see a baby he would look at William.
(c) If he wanted to see a confused bald person he could look in the mirror.
(d) If he wanted to see someone who sleeps all day he would get a cat.

3. What was the most Otto and William would do to reach out to family on birthdays for many years?
(a) Make a phone call.
(b) Send a card with money.
(c) Pay a quick visit.
(d) Send a book.

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

5. How does Otto say he finds out about his sibling's lawsuit?
(a) He calls his sibling for daily updates.
(b) His friend is the one suing his brother.
(c) He finds out on social media.
(d) He reads it in the Times.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Otto decline William's offer to take their vacation early this year?

2. What is the subject of the article William asks Otto if he should clip for him at the beginning of the story?

3. What is Otto and Williams relationship?

4. What family event made Otto feel he was no longer obligated to family during holidays?

5. What holiday did Otto agree to join his family for in "Some Other, Better Otto"?

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