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

2. What example does Otto use to prove to William that time is linear?
(a) Hair get longer and grayer.
(b) Children grow taller.
(c) He is always bald and they are not getting any younger.
(d) Body's hunch more with age.

3. Where are Naomi and Margaret adopting their first child?
(a) Africa.
(b) India.
(c) China.
(d) Afghanistan.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Otto recall were the best moments at the family dinner table when he was young?

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

3. What is Otto and Williams relationship?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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