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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. How old was Goolrick's brother when he had an aneurysm?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Ninety.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Thirty-five.

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

3. What happens when Goolrick's left arm is too damaged to cut?
(a) He starts on the right.
(b) He cuts his torso.
(c) He cuts his scalp.
(d) He cuts his legs

4. What seems surprising to Goolrick about the differences in human beings?
(a) They can be so cruel.
(b) They can be so mundane.
(c) They can be so similar.
(d) They can be so vastly different.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did grandfather do in response to Dodo's problem?

4. What could brother not figure out what to do with?

5. How did Goolrick and his brother and sister know about the cocktail parties?

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