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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Otto say is the truth about Thanksgiving?
(a) They ate with Native Americans then killed them.
(b) They are together and that is all that matters.
(c) It's always lies no matter how you look at it.
(d) It all happened so long ago it no longer matters.

2. What does William say about the new baby when he and Otto for meet her?
(a) She is boring.
(b) She is okay.
(c) She is sensational.
(d) She is lazy.

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

4. What does William do as Otto continues to say he may have ruined his life?
(a) He takes a walk.
(b) He pours everyone champagne.
(c) He holds the baby.
(d) He practices his violin.

5. What does William offer as proof that Sharon does not seem any more unhappy than anyone else?
(a) Her good hygiene.
(b) Her calm demeanor.
(c) Her smile.
(d) Her productivity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Otto apologize to William for after Naomi and Margaret leave?

3. What joke does Otto make regarding Martin's absence?

4. What does Laurie tell Portia to make her feel better about Thanksgiving?

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

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