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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Otto tell Corinne he and William first met when she asked the first time she met William?
(a) At the grocery store.
(b) At work.
(c) On Third Avenue.
(d) At a nearby cafe.

2. Who moved into the top floor of the brownstone with Otto's first tenant?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Laurie.
(c) Wesley.
(d) Viola.

3. What is the only thing Otto tells Corinne he remembers of Martin growing up?
(a) He was always fighting with him.
(b) He was never home.
(c) He was always vomiting.
(d) He was always napping.

4. How long have William and Otto been together?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 5 years.

5. What did William do for work when they first moved into the brownstone together?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Journalism.
(c) Handyman.
(d) Proofreading.

6. What did Otto and William often send to family for Christmas in lieu of visiting for many years?
(a) A gift card.
(b) A fruit basket.
(c) Wine.
(d) A book.

7. How often does Corinne say she would like to see her family all together in the same room?
(a) Every year at least.
(b) Every other year.
(c) At all major holidays and birthdays.
(d) Once every century or so.

8. What was the most Otto and William would do to reach out to family on birthdays for many years?
(a) Send a book.
(b) Pay a quick visit.
(c) Make a phone call.
(d) Send a card with money.

9. What is Otto and Williams relationship?
(a) They are siblings.
(b) They are colleagues.
(c) They are partners.
(d) They are roommates.

10. What lie did Otto tell his sibling when invited over for the upcoming holiday?
(a) He did not observe that holiday.
(b) He had plans with friends.
(c) William had a concert that day.
(d) He would be out of the country.

11. Why does Otto decline William's offer to take their vacation early this year?
(a) He does not have time to pack.
(b) He does not want William to miss his concert.
(c) He needs more time to save money.
(d) He cannot miss work.

12. What family event made Otto feel he was no longer obligated to family during holidays?
(a) His parent's divorce.
(b) His brother's arrest.
(c) His father's death.
(d) His mother's death.

13. What joke does Otto make about seeing a baby when William asks if he wants to see the baby at the start of the story?
(a) If he wanted to see a baby he would look at William.
(b) If he wanted to see a confused bald person he could look in the mirror.
(c) If he wanted to see someone who needs a diaper he would visit his mother.
(d) If he wanted to see someone who sleeps all day he would get a cat.

14. Which of Otto's siblings is in the midst of a lawsuit?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Martin.
(d) Corinne.

15. 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 to wash her hair.
(c) She told her not to cook anything.
(d) She told her to wear something nice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wrote "Some Other, Better Otto"?

3. To whom did Otto first rent out the the top floor of his brownstone?

4. What seemed to impress Otto's family most about William when they first met him?

5. What did William and Otto often do instead of spending time with family during the holidays?

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