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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. 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) It was not going to last.
(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) They had a future together.

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 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.

14. 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.

15. During what holiday did Otto first introduce William to his family?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Mother's Day.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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