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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 old was Martin when his father died?
(a) 28.
(b) 14.
(c) 21.
(d) 4.

2. What holiday did Otto agree to join his family for in "Some Other, Better Otto"?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Easter.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Hannukah.

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

4. Which of Otto's siblings invited him over for the upcoming holiday?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Wesley.
(c) Martin.
(d) Corinne.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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