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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 is wrong with the gift Portia got for her birthday, according to Portia?
(a) She does not know how to use the gift.
(b) She simply does not like the gift.
(c) She hates flying.
(d) The world is going to end before she can go.

2. What family event made Otto feel he was no longer obligated to family during holidays?
(a) His brother's arrest.
(b) His father's death.
(c) His mother's death.
(d) His parent's divorce.

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

4. What does Otto say is the truth about Thanksgiving?
(a) It's always lies no matter how you look at it.
(b) It all happened so long ago it no longer matters.
(c) They ate with Native Americans then killed them.
(d) They are together and that is all that matters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Otto first rent out the the top floor of his brownstone?

2. Why is Portia upset about Thanksgiving?

3. What example does Otto use to prove to William that time is linear?

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

5. What seemed to impress Otto's family most about William when they first met him?

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