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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 72-88.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Sharon before she was taken to the hospital?
(a) Her apartment.
(b) The homeless shelter.
(c) The library.
(d) The local college.

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

3. What did Naomi and Margaret name their daughter?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Ginger.
(c) Naomi.
(d) Molly.

4. Who wrote "Some Other, Better Otto"?
(a) Lorrie Moore.
(b) Deborah Eisenberg.
(c) Joan Didion.
(d) George Saunders.

5. What does Otto ask Naomi and Margaret about China?
(a) If they picked up any of the language on their trip.
(b) If the long flight was difficult with a baby.
(c) If it was hard to travel without knowing the language.
(d) If the food was as bad as people say.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Otto ask William in the last line of the story?

2. 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?

3. What does William say regarding the human desire to have children, which Otto condemns as lazy?

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

5. Who does Laurie say sent Portia a great gift for her birthday?

(see the answer key)

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