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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 roommates.
(b) They are siblings.
(c) They are partners.
(d) They are colleagues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What flower did Otto learn to like after William made him "look again" (54)?
(a) Chrysanthemums.
(b) Roses.
(c) Violets.
(d) Orchids.

9. 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) Make a phone call.
(c) Send a book.
(d) Pay a quick visit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of the article William asks Otto if he should clip for him at the beginning of the story?

2. How often does Corinne say she would like to see her family all together in the same room?

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

4. How did Corinne offend Sharon when she invited her over for the holiday dinner?

5. What did Otto tell Willam at home after introducing him to his family?

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