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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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) Wesley's.
(b) Sharon's.
(c) Naomi's.
(d) Martin's.

2. What family event made Otto feel he was no longer obligated to family during holidays?
(a) His brother's arrest.
(b) His parent's divorce.
(c) His mother's death.
(d) His father's death.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie did Otto tell his sibling when invited over for the upcoming holiday?

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

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

4. What was the most Otto and William would do to reach out to family on birthdays for many years?

5. What is the only thing Otto tells Corinne he remembers of Martin growing up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did William do while Otto worked when they first moved into the brownstone?

2. Who are Naomi and Margaret? Where are they at the start of the story and why?

3. What would Corinne or Martin often say when they called Otto to invite him to a family event?

4. How did Otto's mother's death change him and his relationship with his family?

5. How long ago did Otto introduce his family to William? What was the occasion? What changed for Otto after that night?

6. What do Corinne and Otto say when discussing their family Thanksgivings when they were young?

7. How was Otto's family's reaction to William different from the way they reacted to Diandra?

8. What is Otto anxious about at the start of the story, which he discusses with William?

9. What does Corinne ask of Otto after she invites him to Thanksgiving? Why does she think he will be more effective than she or Martin?

10. Why did Otto know how to answer Corinne's question about where he and William met?

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