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

2. What does Sharon say she is thinking of buying for her house per Otto's advice?
(a) A new tea kettle.
(b) A painting.
(c) Some curtains.
(d) A sculpture.

3. Why does William think it is important he gets a good night's rest at the end of the story?
(a) His concert is the next day.
(b) He offered to watch Molly the next morning.
(c) He thinks the baby will wake them up early crying.
(d) He is crabby when he does not sleep.

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

5. Who comes over just as Otto is about to apologize to William?
(a) Corinne and Wesley.
(b) Martin and Laurie.
(c) Naomi and Margaret.
(d) Sharon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What holiday did Otto agree to join his family for in "Some Other, Better Otto"?

3. Where are Naomi and Margaret adopting their first child?

4. What does Otto continue to ask William after Naomi and Margaret leave?

5. What example does Otto use to prove to William that time is linear?

(see the answer key)

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