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

2. How did Corinne offend Sharon when she invited her over for the holiday dinner?
(a) She told her she could not bring a guest.
(b) She told her not to cook anything.
(c) She told her to wash her hair.
(d) She told her to wear something nice.

3. What was Otto's mind more like compared to Sharon?
(a) Scientific.
(b) Mathematical.
(c) Literal.
(d) Creative.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Portia's mother?

2. What impressive gift did Portia get for her birthday?

3. What did Otto and his siblings ask the doctors when Sharon had her first apparent psychological break?

4. During what holiday did Otto first introduce William to his family?

5. What does Otto say to William when he is at the kitchen table at then end of the story?

(see the answer key)

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