• catch on [phv] - become popular
• Off you go! [exp] - Please leave!
• ask (someone) out [phv] - ask (someone) for a date
• chair [v] - manage / lead
• a philharmonic [n] - a society or group devoted to (classical) music
• peg (someone) [v] - think of someone in a certain way
• book [v] - reserve a ticket or seat (or table)
• cultured [adj] - intelligent, educated and knowledgeable about art
• catchy [adj] - memorable or popular
• a catch phrase [n] - a well-known phrase that is associated with a particular person
• floss [n] - the string people use to clean between their teeth
• rub off [phv] - have one's behavior or interests be adopted by someone else from spending lots of time together
• the arts [n] - painting, sculpture, music, theater, literature
• the dawn of time [exp] - at the beginning of history
• skip ahead [phv] - move forward
• a dork [n] - an uncool or unpopular person
• con (someone) [v] - persuade someone to do or believe something by lying
• deceit [n] - lying
• be a party to [exp] - help / support / be a part of
• pull (something) off [phv] - be successful at something

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb, [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

Oscar	Felix	Charlotte	Dani

• Oscar and Felix are both divorced.
• They are roommates in an expensive apartment building in New York City.
• Dani works for Oscar as his personal assistant.
• Charlotte is a woman who lives in the same apartment building.
• Oscar had been dating Charlotte's nanny Allyson. (She was much younger than him.)
• Oscar has asked Charlotte out on date many times, but she has rejected him.

1. What is the relationship between Oscar and Dani?
   They are dating.
   They are friends.
   They are coworkers.
   
   
2. What is a workiversary?
   a type of job
   an anniversary of working together
   Oscar's nickname
   
   
3. Why does Oscar have to go back upstairs?
   He has to work.
   He is going to Charlotte's apartment.
   He forgot his keys.
   
   
4. What does Oscar invite Charlotte to do?
   Go out for a drink.
   Come into his apartment for a drink.
   Help him find his keys.
   
   
5. Why can't Charlotte join him?
   She is going to a charity fundraiser.
   She has to go to work.
   She has to take care of her son.
   
   
6. What type of music does Oscar say he likes?
   jazz
   classical
   opera
   
   
7. What is unusual about buying tickets for the event?
   He has to pay with cash.
   He can only buy them online.
   He has to book a whole table.
   
   
8. Why does Charlotte wait outside Oscar's apartment?
   He wants to come into Oscar's apartment.
   She has lost her keys.
   She is waiting for Oscar to find his keys.
   
   
9. Where does Oscar "find" his keys?
   in his apartment
   in his pocket
   in his mailbox
   
   
10. How much does it cost to reserve a table at the fundraiser?
    $20
    $200
    $2000
    
    
11. Why does Oscar want to go to the fundraiser?
    To prove to Charlotte he is cultured.
    To show Charlotte he has a lot of money.
    To support the fundraiser by donating money.
    
    
12. Where did Felix just come back from?
    a concert
    the dentist
    work
    
    
13. What does Oscar ask Felix to do?
    Lend him money for the tickets.
    Teach him about classical music.
    Make a reservation for the dentist.
    
    
14. Why is Oscar frustrated with Felix's explanation?
    It is too long and boring.
    It is too hard to understand.
    It is too fast.
    
    
15. Why does Felix not want to help Oscar?
    He doesn't want to help Oscar lie to Charlotte.
    He doesn't think Charlotte is a good match for Oscar.
    He is jealous of Oscar and Charlotte.
    
    
16. How does Oscar decide to learn about music?
    He is going to read a book.
    He is going to listen to an album.
    He is going to watch a movie.
    
    
17. What is unusual about the movie he is going to watch?
    It is not an English movie.
    It has a dog in it.
    It is very old.
    
    

1. Oscar had been dating Charlotte\'s much younger nanny (Allyson). Why do you think he became interested in Charlotte?
2. Oscar is pretending to be interested in classical music to impress Charlotte. When you first meet someone, is it okay to lie (a little) about your interests and background in order to impress them?
3. What have you pretended to be interested in in order to impress someone? Did it work? Were you successful?
4. Do you use a key or keypad for your home? Which is better? Why? Can you think of an advanrage and disadvantage for each?
5. Do you like classical music? Who is your favorite composer?