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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Portia's mother lives?
(a) Nebraska.
(b) China.
(c) France.
(d) England.

2. What impressive gift did Portia get for her birthday?
(a) A microscope set.
(b) A trip to Disney World next year.
(c) A trip to Glyndebourne when she turns 18.
(d) A real microphone.

3. Which of Otto's siblings invited him over for the upcoming holiday?
(a) Corinne.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Wesley.
(d) Martin.

4. What does Otto say is the truth about Thanksgiving?
(a) It's always lies no matter how you look at it.
(b) It all happened so long ago it no longer matters.
(c) They are together and that is all that matters.
(d) They ate with Native Americans then killed them.

5. What holiday did Otto agree to join his family for in "Some Other, Better Otto"?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Easter.
(c) Hannukah.
(d) Thanksgiving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did William and Otto often do instead of spending time with family during the holidays?

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

3. What is the subject of the article William asks Otto if he should clip for him at the beginning of the story?

4. What does Otto wonder as he looks around Sharon's sparse apartment?

5. What was the most Otto and William would do to reach out to family on birthdays for many years?

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