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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 Teddy call to inform the family about?
(a) Brother's death.
(b) Father's illness.
(c) Sister's house burning down.
(d) Mother's illness.

2. At what age did most people start smoking in Virginia, according to Goolrick?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Ten.
(d) Thirty.

3. How long does Goolrick spend in the hospital?
(a) Twelve weeks.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Six months.
(d) Eight weeks.

4. What caused Goolrick to cry at the hospital?
(a) His lover's denial.
(b) His father's anger.
(c) His mother's phone call.
(d) His therapists reassurances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does brother ask about when he finally wakes from his coma?

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

3. Where did Goolrick meet the male lover he discusses in "Summer of our Suicides"?

4. What medical situation is occurring with his brother's wife at the time of his illness?

5. What did mother once pull from her ribcage?

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