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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Otto decline William's offer to take their vacation early this year?

2. To whom did Otto first rent out the the top floor of his brownstone?

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

4. 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?

5. Which of Otto's sibling's younger children did Corinne tell Otto he should try to see because they are getting older?

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