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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 did the children call out for mother to do as she left each night?
(a) Sleep well.
(b) Have fun.
(c) Say her prayers.
(d) Twirl in her dress.

2. What was mother known for?
(a) Her kindness.
(b) Her artistic ability.
(c) Her wit.
(d) Her smile.

3. What are the Goolrick children not allowed to say, much less eat?
(a) Roast.
(b) Pie.
(c) Coconut.
(d) Dip.

4. What did each person have to do each morning in the hospital?
(a) Get dressed.
(b) Feed the birds.
(c) Take a shower.
(d) Run a mile.

5. How does the other person try suicide?
(a) She overdosed.
(b) He drove his car off a cliff.
(c) He slits his wrists and his throat.
(d) She tried to hang herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What didn't anyone during Goolrick's childhood drink?

2. What does Goolrick do to steady his nerves that evening?

3. What happened often to the boys when they played a game down by the river with rocks?

4. For how long did Goolrick's peaceful relationship with his sister-in-law last?

5. Who saved George's life that day?

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