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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 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 a confused bald person he could look in the mirror.
(b) If he wanted to see someone who needs a diaper he would visit his mother.
(c) If he wanted to see a baby he would look at William.
(d) If he wanted to see someone who sleeps all day he would get a cat.

2. What did William do for work when they first moved into the brownstone together?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Journalism.
(c) Handyman.
(d) Proofreading.

3. Who moved into the top floor of the brownstone with Otto's first tenant?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Wesley.
(c) Viola.
(d) Laurie.

4. What flower did Otto learn to like after William made him "look again" (54)?
(a) Chrysanthemums.
(b) Orchids.
(c) Violets.
(d) Roses.

5. 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?
(a) It was not going to last.
(b) Their relationship was going to help his relationship with his own family.
(c) They had a future together.
(d) They would have to avoid family gatherings if they were going to stay together.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Otto say he finds out about his sibling's lawsuit?

2. During what holiday did Otto first introduce William to his family?

3. What did Otto and William often send to family for Christmas in lieu of visiting for many years?

4. What lie did Otto tell his sibling when invited over for the upcoming holiday?

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

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