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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Summer of Our Suicides.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What singer did brother sing to Goolrick when he claimed he had broken his new stereo?
(a) Bruce Springsteen.
(b) Rick Springfield.
(c) Phil Collins.
(d) Paul McCartney.

3. Why does Goolrick fly first class to see his brother?
(a) He can receive free drinks.
(b) He needs the extra room.
(c) He is fed a meal.
(d) He is wealthy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Goolrick do on his thirty-fifth birthday?

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

3. What does Teddy call to inform the family about?

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

5. What is the last contact Goolrick has with Dodo?

(see the answer key)

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