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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 45 - 55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did William do for work when they first moved into the brownstone together?
(a) Proofreading.
(b) Handyman.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Journalism.

2. What is the only thing Otto tells Corinne he remembers of Martin growing up?
(a) He was always fighting with him.
(b) He was always vomiting.
(c) He was always napping.
(d) He was never home.

3. Which of Otto's siblings is in the midst of a lawsuit?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Martin.
(d) Corinne.

4. Who wrote "Some Other, Better Otto"?
(a) Lorrie Moore.
(b) Joan Didion.
(c) George Saunders.
(d) Deborah Eisenberg.

5. What did William and Otto often do instead of spending time with family during the holidays?
(a) Invite friends over.
(b) Go to the movies.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Stay home alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Corinne offend Sharon when she invited her over for the holiday dinner?

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

3. During what holiday did Otto first introduce William to his family?

4. What joke does Otto make about seeing a baby when William asks if he wants to see the baby at the start of the story?

5. What seemed to impress Otto's family most about William when they first met him?

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