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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 joke does Otto make about seeing a baby when William asks if he wants to see the baby at the start of the story?
(a) If he wanted to see someone who needs a diaper he would visit his mother.
(b) If he wanted to see a confused bald person he could look in the mirror.
(c) If he wanted to see someone who sleeps all day he would get a cat.
(d) If he wanted to see a baby he would look at William.

2. 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.

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

4. What was the most Otto and William would do to reach out to family on birthdays for many years?
(a) Pay a quick visit.
(b) Send a card with money.
(c) Make a phone call.
(d) Send a book.

5. What gift did Otto give to Sharon that she still has in her living room?
(a) A television set.
(b) A coffee table.
(c) A computer.
(d) A couch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Martin when his father died?

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

3. What did William do for work when they first moved into the brownstone together?

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

5. How long have William and Otto been together?

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