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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through He Was So Fat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Goolrick say in response?
(a) "I don't believe you"
(b) "I seriously doubt it"
(c) "Go away"
(d) "You won't do that"

2. What does the green and blue dress symbolize to Goolrick?
(a) Anger.
(b) Lost perfection.
(c) Unhappiness.
(d) The end of marriage.

3. What does Goolrick do on his thirty-fifth birthday?
(a) He hangs himself.
(b) He slits his wrist.
(c) He drives his car off a cliff.
(d) He overdoses.

4. What game were the patients required to play each day?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Volleyball.
(c) Football.
(d) Basketball.

5. How does she suggest they win at the game against the other patients?
(a) They should hit from side to side to tire them.
(b) They should simply to to hit as far as possible.
(c) They should tackle the smallest.
(d) They should hit the same side to confuse them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Goolrick fly first class to see his brother?

2. What kind of coat did mother have that she was proud of?

3. At what age did most people start smoking in Virginia, according to Goolrick?

4. What caused Goolrick to end his relationship with his female lover?

5. Who saves Goolrick's life by calling him one night, unexpectedly?

(see the answer key)

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