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

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

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

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

5. How old is Portia?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Otto's mind more like compared to Sharon?

2. What does Sharon say she is thinking of buying for her house per Otto's advice?

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

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

5. What did Otto and his siblings ask the doctors when Sharon had her first apparent psychological break?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why is Corinne concerned about Portia?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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