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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Laurie say sent Portia a great gift for her birthday?
(a) Otto.
(b) Corinne.
(c) Viola.
(d) Martin.

2. What impressive gift did Portia get for her birthday?
(a) A trip to Glyndebourne when she turns 18.
(b) A real microphone.
(c) A microscope set.
(d) A trip to Disney World next year.

3. What type of tea does Sharon serve, which seems to excite William?
(a) Darjeeling.
(b) Green.
(c) Earl Grey.
(d) Masala Chai.

4. With whom does Portia live?
(a) Corinne and Wesley.
(b) Martin and Laurie.
(c) Viola.
(d) Sharon.

5. Who is Portia's mother?
(a) Maureen.
(b) Corinne.
(c) Viola.
(d) Laurie.

6. What did Otto and his siblings ask the doctors when Sharon had her first apparent psychological break?
(a) If she could live a normal life after that.
(b) If there is any chance this has happened before.
(c) If she should stay in a group home.
(d) If she should live with one of them.

7. With whom does Corinne say Martin has been having an affair?
(a) His client.
(b) His ex-wife.
(c) His personal trainer.
(d) His paralegal.

8. Where does Portia's mother lives?
(a) Nebraska.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) China.

9. What does Otto consider may be the only reason William finds him appealing?
(a) Otto is wealthy.
(b) They live together.
(c) Otto is intelligent.
(d) Otto is easy going.

10. What does Sharon say she is thinking of buying for her house per Otto's advice?
(a) A new tea kettle.
(b) A sculpture.
(c) Some curtains.
(d) A painting.

11. Which of Martin's wives is at Thanksgiving dinner at Corinne's?
(a) Laurie.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Viola.
(d) Lilah.

12. What does Sharon have hanging on the walls of her apartment?
(a) The periodic table of elements.
(b) Math forumalas.
(c) Her own paintings.
(d) Constellation charts.

13. Who does Otto think Portia resembles?
(a) Their father.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Martin.
(d) Corinne.

14. What is Sharon's smile like?
(a) Forced.
(b) Mischievous.
(c) Youthful.
(d) Arrogant.

15. What does Otto say is the truth about Thanksgiving?
(a) They are together and that is all that matters.
(b) It's always lies no matter how you look at it.
(c) It all happened so long ago it no longer matters.
(d) They ate with Native Americans then killed them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurie tell Portia to make her feel better about Thanksgiving?

2. What example does Otto use to prove to William that time is linear?

3. What atypical behavior does Portia display at the party?

4. What does Otto ask Portia when he tells her that he is a lawyer?

5. Who seems most excited when Corinne and Wesley's sons and wife leave after stopping by briefly during Thanksgiving?

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