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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did William and Otto often do instead of spending time with family during the holidays?
(a) Invite friends over.
(b) Leave the country.
(c) Stay home alone.
(d) Go to the movies.

2. Where was Sharon before she was taken to the hospital?
(a) The library.
(b) The homeless shelter.
(c) Her apartment.
(d) The local college.

3. Why does Otto think he may have ruined William's life?
(a) William seems so unhappy.
(b) Otto does not like to travel as much as William.
(c) He never allowed William to pursue a career in music.
(d) He never asked William if he wanted children.

4. What is the subject of the article William asks Otto if he should clip for him at the beginning of the story?
(a) Dinner conversation topics.
(b) Holiday depression.
(c) Holiday weight gain.
(d) How to keep New Year's resolutions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Why is Otto upset when William says he must "try and get some sleep" (87)?

3. What is William doing when Otto gets the phone call from the hospital regarding Sharon?

4. How old was Martin when his father died?

5. What did Otto tell Willam at home after introducing him to his family?

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