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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 56 -71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Otto recall were the best moments at the family dinner table when he was young?
(a) When Martin would throw up.
(b) When Sharon would talk.
(c) When his father was still alive.
(d) When Sharon was not there.

2. Why does Otto decline William's offer to take their vacation early this year?
(a) He does not want William to miss his concert.
(b) He cannot miss work.
(c) He does not have time to pack.
(d) He needs more time to save money.

3. How does Otto say he finds out about his sibling's lawsuit?
(a) He reads it in the Times.
(b) He calls his sibling for daily updates.
(c) He finds out on social media.
(d) His friend is the one suing his brother.

4. What type of tea does Sharon serve, which seems to excite William?
(a) Earl Grey.
(b) Green.
(c) Darjeeling.
(d) Masala Chai.

5. How did Corinne offend Sharon when she invited her over for the holiday dinner?
(a) She told her she could not bring a guest.
(b) She told her to wear something nice.
(c) She told her to wash her hair.
(d) She told her not to cook anything.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does William offer as proof that Sharon does not seem any more unhappy than anyone else?

3. What does Otto wonder as he looks around Sharon's sparse apartment?

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

5. What did Otto and his siblings ask the doctors when Sharon had her first apparent psychological break?

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