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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who moved into the top floor of the brownstone with Otto's first tenant?

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

4. What is the subject of the article William asks Otto if he should clip for him at the beginning of the story?

5. Which of Otto's siblings invited him over for the upcoming holiday?

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