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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The End of the World As We Know It.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with Mrs. Lackman's son?
(a) He is schizophrenic.
(b) He is manic depressive.
(c) He is a sociopath.
(d) He is bipolar.

2. What caused Goolrick to end his relationship with his female lover?
(a) She wanted to marry.
(b) She was an addict.
(c) She was violent.
(d) She became obsessive.

3. What can Goolrick smell in George's shirt?
(a) Sweat.
(b) Beer.
(c) Wood smoke.
(d) Vomit.

4. What did Goolrick do in both his grandmother's houses?
(a) Set the curtains on fire.
(b) Peed on the carpet.
(c) Killed the cat.
(d) Stole money from drawers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Goolrick admit those in the hospital still feel?

2. What does Goolrick admit his mother never showed him?

3. What did Goolrick think the man was doing at first?

4. What does the other person's suicide attempt do for Goolrick?

5. To what does Goolrick compare his time at the hospital?

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