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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 72-88.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Otto buy for Sharon at the cafe near her apartment after they leave the hospital?
(a) A turkey sandwich.
(b) Macaroni and cheese.
(c) A bagel and coffee.
(d) Brownies.

2. What did Otto and his siblings ask the doctors when Sharon had her first apparent psychological break?
(a) If she should live with one of them.
(b) If she should stay in a group home.
(c) If she could live a normal life after that.
(d) If there is any chance this has happened before.

3. What flower did Otto learn to like after William made him "look again" (54)?
(a) Chrysanthemums.
(b) Orchids.
(c) Roses.
(d) Violets.

4. What does Otto continue to ask William after Naomi and Margaret leave?
(a) If he thinks it will be annoying having a child live above them.
(b) If he thinks they should adopt.
(c) If he ruined William's life.
(d) If he really likes Molly.

5. Why is Portia upset about Thanksgiving?
(a) She feels they are celebrating Native American genocide.
(b) Her father is not there.
(c) She does not believe in killing animals for food.
(d) Her mother is not there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does William offer as proof that Sharon does not seem any more unhappy than anyone else?

2. Why is Otto upset when William says he must "try and get some sleep" (87)?

3. What atypical behavior does Portia display at the party?

4. What does William say regarding the human desire to have children, which Otto condemns as lazy?

5. What family event made Otto feel he was no longer obligated to family during holidays?

(see the answer key)

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