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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Portia live?
(a) Corinne and Wesley.
(b) Martin and Laurie.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Viola.

2. What does William say regarding the human desire to have children, which Otto condemns as lazy?
(a) Understandable.
(b) Biological.
(c) Hard-wired.
(d) Necessary.

3. Why is Otto upset when William says he must "try and get some sleep" (87)?
(a) Otto wants to talk to William more.
(b) William should have used 'to' instead of 'and.'
(c) William always goes to bed when Otto is upset.
(d) He feels William did not acknowledge Otto's need for sleep.

4. What is Sharon said to have done at the library before being removed?
(a) Urinated in the stacks.
(b) Done drugs in the bathroom.
(c) Yelled at the librarians.
(d) Bitten someone.

5. Who is Portia's mother?
(a) Viola.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Laurie.
(d) Corinne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wakes Otto up at the end of the story?

2. What does Otto consider could be possible if what William and Sharon believe about time is true?

3. What has William done when Otto comes back after getting Sharon from the hospital?

4. How old is Portia?

5. What is the subject of the article William asks Otto if he should clip for him at the beginning of the story?

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