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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Persistence of Song.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Goolrick get home that day?
(a) He walks.
(b) He calls his mother.
(c) He takes the bus.
(d) He rides his bike.

2. Why does Goolrick claim he is writing this novel?
(a) To relive his anger.
(b) To save another child from molestation.
(c) To tell his family.
(d) To find peace.

3. What did Mrs. Lackman bring for the young man the following day?
(a) Underwear.
(b) A diaper.
(c) Pants.
(d) A high chair.

4. What does Goolrick do to his sister's friend that causes him to orgasm?
(a) Kisses her.
(b) Touches her finger.
(c) Touches her breast.
(d) Makes love to her.

5. What does Goolrick begin to obsess about?
(a) His finances.
(b) His mental state.
(c) His health.
(d) His friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Goolrick believe he continues to search to replace?

2. What does Goolrick find sensual?

3. Why did Goolrick like to go to the homes of other people?

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

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

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