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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 does William say to Otto when he is at the kitchen table at the end of the story?
(a) You ruined my life.
(b) It is late.
(c) I can't live without you.
(d) It's over between us.

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

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

4. What word does Corinne use to describe Portia's mother?
(a) Obnoxious.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) Elegant.
(d) Psychotic.

5. What does William say regarding the human desire to have children, which Otto condemns as lazy?
(a) Necessary.
(b) Understandable.
(c) Hard-wired.
(d) Biological.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharon have hanging on the walls of her apartment?

2. What did William do for work when they first moved into the brownstone together?

3. Why does Otto think he may have ruined William's life?

4. Which of Martin's wives is at Thanksgiving dinner at Corinne's?

5. What does Otto recall were the best moments at the family dinner table when he was young?

(see the answer key)

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