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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) Corinne.
(b) Martin.
(c) Viola.
(d) Otto.

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

3. What does Otto recall were the best moments at the family dinner table when he was young?
(a) When Martin would throw up.
(b) When Sharon was not there.
(c) When his father was still alive.
(d) When Sharon would talk.

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

5. What gift did Otto give to Sharon that she still has in her living room?
(a) A television set.
(b) A coffee table.
(c) A couch.
(d) A computer.

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

7. Why is Portia upset about Thanksgiving?
(a) She feels they are celebrating Native American genocide.
(b) Her mother is not there.
(c) Her father is not there.
(d) She does not believe in killing animals for food.

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

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

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

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

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

13. What was Otto's mind more like compared to Sharon?
(a) Scientific.
(b) Mathematical.
(c) Creative.
(d) Literal.

14. What example does Otto use to prove to William that time is linear?
(a) Body's hunch more with age.
(b) He is always bald and they are not getting any younger.
(c) Hair get longer and grayer.
(d) Children grow taller.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the gift Portia got for her birthday, according to Portia?

2. What impressive gift did Portia get for her birthday?

3. What does Otto wonder as he looks around Sharon's sparse apartment?

4. What does William offer as proof that Sharon does not seem any more unhappy than anyone else?

5. What word does Corinne use to describe Portia's mother?

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