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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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 cannot miss work.
(c) He does not have time to pack.
(d) He needs more time to save money.

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

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

9. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What family event made Otto feel he was no longer obligated to family during holidays?

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

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

4. How does Otto say he finds out about his sibling's lawsuit?

5. 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?

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