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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who seems most excited when Corinne and Wesley's sons and wife leave after stopping by briefly during Thanksgiving?
(a) Otto.
(b) Corinne.
(c) Wesley.
(d) William.

2. How old is Portia?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

3. What atypical behavior does Portia display at the party?
(a) She sits mute on the couch and does not eat.
(b) She squeals and runs away when anyone tries to talk to her.
(c) She closes her eyes when she talks to people.
(d) She speaks as if she is interviewing people.

4. What does Otto say to William when he is at the kitchen table at then end of the story?
(a) He says he hates himself.
(b) He says they should break up.
(c) He tells William to go away.
(d) He says he is tired.

5. What does Otto continue to ask William after Naomi and Margaret leave?
(a) If he ruined William's life.
(b) If he thinks it will be annoying having a child live above them.
(c) If he thinks they should adopt.
(d) If he really likes Molly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Portia's mother lives?

2. How old was Martin when his father died?

3. What is Sharon said to have done at the library before being removed?

4. What flower did Otto learn to like after William made him "look again" (54)?

5. What did Otto and William often send to family for Christmas in lieu of visiting for many years?

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