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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Otto decline William's offer to take their vacation early this year?
(a) He does not want William to miss his concert.
(b) He does not have time to pack.
(c) He cannot miss work.
(d) He needs more time to save money.

3. What flower did Otto learn to like after William made him "look again" (54)?
(a) Orchids.
(b) Chrysanthemums.
(c) Roses.
(d) Violets.

4. Which of Otto's siblings is in the midst of a lawsuit?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Corinne.
(d) Martin.

5. What did Otto tell Willam at home after introducing him to his family?
(a) He does not think their relationship will work.
(b) He thinks they really liked him.
(c) He made a mistake bringing him.
(d) He cannot wait for them to hang out again.

6. Where did Otto tell Corinne he and William first met when she asked the first time she met William?
(a) At a nearby cafe.
(b) At work.
(c) At the grocery store.
(d) On Third Avenue.

7. How does Otto say he finds out about his sibling's lawsuit?
(a) He finds out on social media.
(b) He calls his sibling for daily updates.
(c) His friend is the one suing his brother.
(d) He reads it in the Times.

8. How long have William and Otto been together?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 5 years.

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

10. What joke does Otto make about seeing a baby when William asks if he wants to see the baby at the start of the story?
(a) If he wanted to see someone who needs a diaper he would visit his mother.
(b) If he wanted to see a confused bald person he could look in the mirror.
(c) If he wanted to see someone who sleeps all day he would get a cat.
(d) If he wanted to see a baby he would look at William.

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

12. How did Corinne offend Sharon when she invited her over for the holiday dinner?
(a) She told her she could not bring a guest.
(b) She told her to wear something nice.
(c) She told her to wash her hair.
(d) She told her not to cook anything.

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

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

15. 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) Dinner conversation topics.
(c) How to keep New Year's resolutions.
(d) Holiday depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What family event made Otto feel he was no longer obligated to family during holidays?

2. Who wrote "Some Other, Better Otto"?

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

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

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

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