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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 is Portia's mother?
(a) Viola.
(b) Corinne.
(c) Laurie.
(d) Maureen.

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

3. What does Otto recall were the best moments at the family dinner table when he was young?
(a) When Sharon was not there.
(b) When Sharon would talk.
(c) When Martin would throw up.
(d) When his father was still alive.

4. What does Laurie tell Portia to make her feel better about Thanksgiving?
(a) They will be leaving soon.
(b) She does not have to eat if she does not want to.
(c) Her father will be there soon.
(d) They are celebrating sharing a meal with Native Americans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Otto's siblings is in the midst of a lawsuit?

2. What lie did Otto tell his sibling when invited over for the upcoming holiday?

3. Which of Otto's siblings invited him over for the upcoming holiday?

4. What did Otto and his siblings ask the doctors when Sharon had her first apparent psychological break?

5. Who seems most excited when Corinne and Wesley's sons and wife leave after stopping by briefly during Thanksgiving?

(see the answer key)

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