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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Otto's siblings invited him over for the upcoming holiday?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Wesley.
(c) Corinne.
(d) Martin.

2. Where are Naomi and Margaret adopting their first child?
(a) Africa.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) India.
(d) China.

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

4. What holiday did Otto agree to join his family for in "Some Other, Better Otto"?
(a) Hannukah.
(b) Easter.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

5. To whom did Otto first rent out the the top floor of his brownstone?
(a) Corinne.
(b) Martin.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Naomi.

6. Which of Otto's sibling's younger children did Corinne tell Otto he should try to see because they are getting older?
(a) Sharon's.
(b) Naomi's.
(c) Wesley's.
(d) Martin's.

7. What did Otto tell Willam at home after introducing him to his family?
(a) He thinks they really liked him.
(b) He cannot wait for them to hang out again.
(c) He made a mistake bringing him.
(d) He does not think their relationship will work.

8. What did William and Otto often do instead of spending time with family during the holidays?
(a) Leave the country.
(b) Invite friends over.
(c) Go to the movies.
(d) Stay home alone.

9. What seemed to impress Otto's family most about William when they first met him?
(a) His sense of humor.
(b) His good looks.
(c) His intellect.
(d) His creativity.

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

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

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

13. How old was Martin when his father died?
(a) 21.
(b) 28.
(c) 14.
(d) 4.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the most Otto and William would do to reach out to family on birthdays for many years?

2. 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?

3. What lie did Otto tell his sibling when invited over for the upcoming holiday?

4. Which of Otto's siblings is in the midst of a lawsuit?

5. Who moved into the top floor of the brownstone with Otto's first tenant?

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