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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Otto say he finds out about his sibling's lawsuit?
(a) He reads it in the Times.
(b) He finds out on social media.
(c) His friend is the one suing his brother.
(d) He calls his sibling for daily updates.

4. 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 a nearby cafe.
(c) At work.
(d) On Third Avenue.

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

6. What is the subject of the article William asks Otto if he should clip for him at the beginning of the story?
(a) How to keep New Year's resolutions.
(b) Holiday weight gain.
(c) Dinner conversation topics.
(d) Holiday depression.

7. What did Otto realize about he and William's relationship after William said he was going to have to meet Otto's family sooner or later?
(a) They had a future together.
(b) They would have to avoid family gatherings if they were going to stay together.
(c) Their relationship was going to help his relationship with his own family.
(d) It was not going to last.

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

9. 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 someone who sleeps all day he would get a cat.
(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 a baby he would look at William.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What family event made Otto feel he was no longer obligated to family during holidays?

2. What did William do for work when they first moved into the brownstone together?

3. What is the only thing Otto tells Corinne he remembers of Martin growing up?

4. What did Otto and William often send to family for Christmas in lieu of visiting for many years?

5. What flower did Otto learn to like after William made him "look again" (54)?

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