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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Otto's sibling's younger children did Corinne tell Otto he should try to see because they are getting older?
(a) Wesley's.
(b) Naomi's.
(c) Sharon's.
(d) Martin's.

2. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

5. What was the most Otto and William would do to reach out to family on birthdays for many years?

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