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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long have William and Otto been together?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 3 months.

2. How did Corinne offend Sharon when she invited her over for the holiday dinner?
(a) She told her to wear something nice.
(b) She told her she could not bring a guest.
(c) She told her not to cook anything.
(d) She told her to wash her hair.

3. What did Otto tell Willam at home after introducing him to his family?
(a) He made a mistake bringing him.
(b) He does not think their relationship will work.
(c) He thinks they really liked him.
(d) He cannot wait for them to hang out again.

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

5. Who wrote "Some Other, Better Otto"?
(a) Joan Didion.
(b) Lorrie Moore.
(c) George Saunders.
(d) Deborah Eisenberg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who moved into the top floor of the brownstone with Otto's first tenant?

2. What seemed to impress Otto's family most about William when they first met him?

3. 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?

4. What did William and Otto often do instead of spending time with family during the holidays?

5. What did William do for work when they first moved into the brownstone together?

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