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

2. What impressive gift did Portia get for her birthday?
(a) A trip to Disney World next year.
(b) A microscope set.
(c) A real microphone.
(d) A trip to Glyndebourne when she turns 18.

3. Why is Portia upset about Thanksgiving?
(a) She does not believe in killing animals for food.
(b) Her mother is not there.
(c) Her father is not there.
(d) She feels they are celebrating Native American genocide.

4. What does Sharon say she is thinking of buying for her house per Otto's advice?
(a) A painting.
(b) A sculpture.
(c) A new tea kettle.
(d) Some curtains.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What joke does Otto make regarding Martin's absence?

2. What does Otto consider may be the only reason William finds him appealing?

3. What does Laurie tell Portia to make her feel better about Thanksgiving?

4. What flower did Otto learn to like after William made him "look again" (54)?

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

(see the answer key)

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