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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 "In the Basement," what does Carla tell the narrator?
(a) That she will stop nagging him.
(b) That he needs to find a job.
(c) That he is a better man than Nicholas.
(d) That she wants a divorce.

2. During David Applelow's final interview with Ms. Samuel, what does he guess?
(a) The meaning of symbols.
(b) The meaning of patterns.
(c) The meaning of colors.
(d) The meaning of star movements.

3. With whom does Roddy smoke a cigarette at the club in "The Rest of It"?
(a) No one.
(b) An older woman.
(c) His boss.
(d) A student.

4. Why does David Applelow take Zach to a Greek restaurant in "Futures"?
(a) Because Zach keeps complaining about being hungry.
(b) Because Zach has never had Greek food.
(c) Because David loves Greek food.
(d) Because it is the closest restaurant to their apartment building.

5. Why does David Applelow let Zach spend the night in his apartment?
(a) To make money.
(b) To avoid a fight.
(c) To help Marnie.
(d) To have company.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nicholas say Lisa called him "out of the blue" in "In the Basement"?

2. At the end of "The Rest of It," why does Roddy want to avoid Mike?

3. In "The Rest of It," who does Mike say his cousin is?

4. How does Roddy feel when he returns to work on Monday in "The Rest of It"?

5. After Zach spends the night in David Applelow's apartment, what does he do the next day?

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