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

2. What word does Corinne use to describe Portia's mother?
(a) Psychotic.
(b) Elegant.
(c) Obnoxious.
(d) Intellectual.

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

4. What does William offer as proof that Sharon does not seem any more unhappy than anyone else?
(a) Her productivity.
(b) Her calm demeanor.
(c) Her smile.
(d) Her good hygiene.

5. 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 could live a normal life after that.
(c) If she should live with one of them.
(d) If she should stay in a group home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Laurie say sent Portia a great gift for her birthday?

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

3. Who does Otto think Portia resembles?

4. Who is Portia's mother?

5. What type of tea does Sharon serve, which seems to excite William?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Corinne concerned about Portia?

2. What was the first real indication to Otto and his siblings that Sharon had a psychological disorder?

3. What does Otto think as he watches William with his nephews at Thanksgiving?

4. As Otto observes Sharon's sparse apartment, what does he realize about himself?

5. What does Corinne tell Otto about Martin at her house on Thanksgiving? How does Otto react?

6. What did Viola get Portia for her birthday? Why does Portia think it is not a great gift?

7. Why does Portia cry at Corinne's on Thanksgiving? How do the other family members, including Otto, respond to her concern?

8. What does Otto wonder when William thought to bring Sharon flowers when they visited?

9. What reason does Sharon offer for not wanting to go to Corinne's for Thanksgiving?

10. What do Sharon and William discuss regarding time after William says he experienced deja vu?

(see the answer keys)

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