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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 is the only thing Otto tells Corinne he remembers of Martin growing up?
(a) He was always fighting with him.
(b) He was always vomiting.
(c) He was always napping.
(d) He was never home.

2. During what holiday did Otto first introduce William to his family?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) Mother's Day.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Christmas.

3. What seemed to impress Otto's family most about William when they first met him?
(a) His intellect.
(b) His sense of humor.
(c) His good looks.
(d) His creativity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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