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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. What happened to the cream?
(a) It would coagulate.
(b) It would separate.
(c) It would melt.
(d) It would spoil.

2. Where did Goolrick meet the male lover he discusses in "Summer of our Suicides"?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Greece.
(c) Paris.
(d) Egypt.

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

4. What does Goolrick begin to carry with him?
(a) A picture of his daughter.
(b) A comb.
(c) A razor blade.
(d) His medical card.

5. What does Goolrick smell on the man?
(a) Bourbon.
(b) Evil.
(c) Cigar smoke.
(d) Urine.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what is Goolrick addicted?

2. How many classes were taught at the school where Goolrick went to kindergarten?

3. What does Dodo try to get Goolrick to do to her?

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

5. Who are Sonny and Blanche?

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