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1. What is Otto anxious about at the start of the story, which he discusses with William?

Otto is anxious because he agreed to join his family for Thanksgiving, and he thinks he made a mistake.

2. How did Otto's mother's death change him and his relationship with his family?

After his mother's death, Otto no longer felt obligated to join his family during holidays and birthdays.

3. What would Corinne or Martin often say when they called Otto to invite him to a family event?

When they called Otto to invite him to a family event, Corinne or Martin would often preface by saying they know he is busy or not interested.

4. What do Corinne and Otto say when discussing their family Thanksgivings when they were young?

Otto tells Corinne that their family never observed Thanksgiving growing up. Corinne disagrees and tells him they always celebrated Thanksgiving when their father was alive. She adds that Martin remembers, which Otto finds hard to believe because Martin was four when their father died.

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