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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom did Otto first rent out the the top floor of his brownstone?
(a) Martin.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Corinne.
(d) Naomi.

2. Where are Naomi and Margaret adopting their first child?
(a) China.
(b) Africa.
(c) India.
(d) Afghanistan.

3. Which of Otto's sibling's younger children did Corinne tell Otto he should try to see because they are getting older?
(a) Martin's.
(b) Naomi's.
(c) Wesley's.
(d) Sharon's.

4. What seemed to impress Otto's family most about William when they first met him?
(a) His creativity.
(b) His good looks.
(c) His intellect.
(d) His sense of humor.

5. What family event made Otto feel he was no longer obligated to family during holidays?
(a) His parent's divorce.
(b) His mother's death.
(c) His brother's arrest.
(d) His father's death.

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

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

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

9. What is the only thing Otto tells Corinne he remembers of Martin growing up?
(a) He was always vomiting.
(b) He was never home.
(c) He was always napping.
(d) He was always fighting with him.

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

11. Who moved into the top floor of the brownstone with Otto's first tenant?
(a) Viola.
(b) Wesley.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Laurie.

12. What lie did Otto tell his sibling when invited over for the upcoming holiday?
(a) He did not observe that holiday.
(b) William had a concert that day.
(c) He would be out of the country.
(d) He had plans with friends.

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

14. What was the most Otto and William would do to reach out to family on birthdays for many years?
(a) Pay a quick visit.
(b) Send a card with money.
(c) Send a book.
(d) Make a phone call.

15. During what holiday did Otto first introduce William to his family?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Mother's Day.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) New Year's Eve.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Otto say he finds out about his sibling's lawsuit?

2. How old was Martin when his father died?

3. What flower did Otto learn to like after William made him "look again" (54)?

4. What did Otto and William often send to family for Christmas in lieu of visiting for many years?

5. How did Corinne offend Sharon when she invited her over for the holiday dinner?

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