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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is Portia's mother?
2. What does Sharon say she is thinking of buying for her house per Otto's advice?
3. Who does Laurie say sent Portia a great gift for her birthday?
4. Who does Otto think Portia resembles?
5. With whom does Corinne say Martin has been having an affair?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Portia cry at Corinne's on Thanksgiving? How do the other family members, including Otto, respond to her concern?
2. What do Sharon and William discuss regarding time after William says he experienced deja vu?
3. What did Viola get Portia for her birthday? Why does Portia think it is not a great gift?
4. What does Corinne tell Otto about Martin at her house on Thanksgiving? How does Otto react?
5. What does Otto think as he watches William with his nephews at Thanksgiving?
6. Why is Corinne concerned about Portia?
7. What reason does Sharon offer for not wanting to go to Corinne's for Thanksgiving?
8. What does Otto wonder when William thought to bring Sharon flowers when they visited?
9. What was the first real indication to Otto and his siblings that Sharon had a psychological disorder?
10. As Otto observes Sharon's sparse apartment, what does he realize about himself?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay describing the imagery used in "Some Other, Better Otto." Indicate examples of imagery in the text and identify possible meanings.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay comparing and contrasting Otto and William in "Some Other, Better Otto." What details help develop their character and what do these details tell you about them? What is their background? How do they know each other? How do they interact? In what ways are they similar or different? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Write a brief essay analyzing the title "Some Other, Better Otto." Explore the ways in which this title connects to the plot and themes of the story.
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