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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joshua get Mr. Duckworth's attention in "Middleman"?
(a) He shows off an expensive watch.
(b) He reads a poem out loud.
(c) He brings over some of his mother's cooking.
(d) He tells about his father's job doing voiceovers.

2. In "In the Basement," what does Nicholas say Lisa did with her narrative writing?
(a) Threw it away.
(b) Sold it for money.
(c) Published it herself.
(d) Burned it.

3. How does Joshua get to kiss Elsa in "Middleman"?
(a) On a dare.
(b) As part of an audition.
(c) Joshua kisses her when she isn't paying attention.
(d) Because she admits her feelings for him.

4. In "Middleman," what does Joshua's father admit to almost becoming?
(a) A rabbi.
(b) A reporter.
(c) A priest.
(d) A cantor.

5. Who lectures Caleb when he leaves work to meet with Kevin in "When in Rome"?
(a) His secretary.
(b) His co-worker.
(c) No one.
(d) His boss.

6. Why does Caleb say Kevin did not get a traffic ticket in "When in Rome"?
(a) Because he paid the police officer.
(b) Because he is lucky.
(c) Caleb has no idea.
(d) Because he knew the police officer.

7. Why is Elsa impressed with Joshua's show business career in "Middleman"?
(a) It doesn't really interest her.
(b) Because she has always been an actress.
(c) Because she wants to be famous too.
(d) Because she thinks he is rich.

8. Why does Kevin call Caleb at work in "When in Rome"?
(a) Because he needs a ride.
(b) Because he met a girl.
(c) Because his girlfriend left him.
(d) Because his work was robbed.

9. Why does Caleb dislike helping his brother in "When in Rome"?
(a) Because Kevin never returns the favor.
(b) Because Kevin's problems take too long to solve.
(c) Because Kevin never says thank you.
(d) Because Kevin always seems to need help.

10. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say he once chocked his brother?
(a) With his hands.
(b) With a rope.
(c) With a tie.
(d) With a belt.

11. In "In the Basement," how does the narrator feel about Maria taking Nicholas back?
(a) He is angry over it.
(b) He is confused by it.
(c) He doesn't care.
(d) He is happy about it.

12. How does Nicholas say Lisa looked for a husband in "In the Basement"?
(a) Like she was trying to upset her parents.
(b) Like she didn't care about who she married.
(c) Like she was looking for a job.
(d) Like she was auditioning for a play.

13. In "In the Basement," what does the narrator say he heard about Maria and Nicholas' prior breakup?
(a) That Maria stole money from Nicholas.
(b) That Maria's parents made them break up.
(c) That Nicholas cheated on Maria.
(d) That Nicholas stole jewelry from Maria.

14. In "In the Basement," why does Nicholas say Lisa's husband's family teases him?
(a) For marrying a cultural outsider.
(b) For being poor.
(c) For being short.
(d) For marrying an undereducated woman.

15. Why does the narrator want to know more about Lisa in "In the Basement"?
(a) He doesn't want to know about Lisa.
(b) Because he remembers her from college.
(c) Because he sees her picture.
(d) Because he answers the phone when she calls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joshua do to try to help Elsa with her acting career in "Middleman"?

2. What season is it in "In the Basement"?

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

4. In "When in Rome," how does Caleb say Troy used to finance his drug habit?

5. How does Joshua define being Jewish in "Middleman"?

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