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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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 a baby he would look at William.
(d) If he wanted to see someone who needs a diaper he would visit his mother.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of Otto's siblings invited him over for the upcoming holiday?

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

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