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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Basement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "The Rest of It," why does Roddy want to avoid Mike?
(a) Because he has lost interest in the book.
(b) Because he is feeling sick.
(c) Because he changed the book.
(d) Because he didn't work on the book.

2. Why does Lisa keep her dog in the basement in "In the Basement"?
(a) Because she no longer likes the dog.
(b) Because her husband told her to.
(c) Because she is allergic to the dog.
(d) Because she couldn't house break the dog.

3. In "The Suicide Room," what does Griffin blame his grandfather's death on?
(a) A lighter exploding.
(b) A grease fire.
(c) A bonfire.
(d) A house fire.

4. In "The Suicide Room," what does Will do to empty the dorm building so he and his friends can visit the site of a suicide?
(a) He says there are free drinks in a different building.
(b) He pulls a fire alarm.
(c) He calls a pretend emergency dorm meeting.
(d) He cuts off the electricity.

5. How does Ms. Samuel introduce Dr. Pip Love-Wellman to David Applelow?
(a) As the leader of their workplace.
(b) As the founder of a company.
(c) As the master of a new realm.
(d) As a futurist for the business.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the final interview with Ms. Samuel, what does David Applelow discover about his apartment?

2. Why does David Applelow take Zach to a Greek restaurant in "Futures"?

3. Why does Roddy dislike where he lives in "The Rest of It"?

4. At the end of "In the Basement," what does Carla tell the narrator?

5. Why do the narrator and his wife move carefully in Nicholas' apartment in "In the Basement"?

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