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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 atypical behavior does Portia display at the party?
(a) She speaks as if she is interviewing people.
(b) She squeals and runs away when anyone tries to talk to her.
(c) She closes her eyes when she talks to people.
(d) She sits mute on the couch and does not eat.

2. What is Otto and Williams relationship?
(a) They are siblings.
(b) They are roommates.
(c) They are colleagues.
(d) They are partners.

3. How often does Corinne say she would like to see her family all together in the same room?
(a) Every other year.
(b) Once every century or so.
(c) At all major holidays and birthdays.
(d) Every year at least.

4. What is the subject of the article William asks Otto if he should clip for him at the beginning of the story?
(a) Holiday depression.
(b) Dinner conversation topics.
(c) How to keep New Year's resolutions.
(d) Holiday weight gain.

5. Who comes over just as Otto is about to apologize to William?
(a) Corinne and Wesley.
(b) Naomi and Margaret.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Martin and Laurie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With whom does Corinne say Martin has been having an affair?

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

4. What does William say about the new baby when he and Otto for meet her?

5. Who does Otto think Portia resembles?

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