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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 56 -71.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What example does Otto use to prove to William that time is linear?
(a) Hair get longer and grayer.
(b) Body's hunch more with age.
(c) He is always bald and they are not getting any younger.
(d) Children grow taller.

3. What joke does Otto make regarding Martin's absence?
(a) He asked how she let him off the hook.
(b) He asks if he is in jail.
(c) He jokes he always was the only smart one in the family.
(d) He jokes he must have found a new wife.

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

5. Who seems most excited when Corinne and Wesley's sons and wife leave after stopping by briefly during Thanksgiving?
(a) William.
(b) Corinne.
(c) Otto.
(d) Wesley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the gift Portia got for her birthday, according to Portia?

2. Who does Otto think Portia resembles?

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

4. How old was Martin when his father died?

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

(see the answer key)

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