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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Otto's sibling's younger children did Corinne tell Otto he should try to see because they are getting older?
(a) Naomi's.
(b) Wesley's.
(c) Martin's.
(d) Sharon's.

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

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

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?
(a) It was not going to last.
(b) They had a future together.
(c) Their relationship was going to help his relationship with his own family.
(d) They would have to avoid family gatherings if they were going to stay together.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. 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 want William to miss his concert.
(d) He does not have time to pack.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where did Otto tell Corinne he and William first met when she asked the first time she met William?

5. What holiday did Otto agree to join his family for in "Some Other, Better Otto"?

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