The End of the World as We Know It: Scenes from a Life Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Robert Goolrick
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The End of the World as We Know It: Scenes from a Life Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Robert Goolrick
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Goolrick spend in the hospital?
(a) Twelve weeks.
(b) Eight weeks.
(c) Six months.
(d) Three weeks.

2. What did Goolrick read to his brother's wife in the church?
(a) Newspaper articles.
(b) Obituaries.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Poems.

3. Who else tried to commit suicide that Goolrick knew?
(a) His wife.
(b) His father.
(c) A bookie friend.
(d) His brother.

4. What medical situation is occurring with his brother's wife at the time of his illness?
(a) She is in labor.
(b) She has Fibromyalsia.
(c) She is dying of breast cancer.
(d) She is pregnant.

5. How did Goolrick and his brother and sister know about the cocktail parties?
(a) They were usually working the party.
(b) They were told by their friends.
(c) They were often spying.
(d) They were told by their parents.

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

7. At what age did most people start smoking in Virginia, according to Goolrick?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Ten.

8. 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.

9. What disease does Goolrick's mother have?
(a) Lyme Disease.
(b) Varices.
(c) Fibromyalsia.
(d) Ulcerative Colitis.

10. Where did Goolrick's brother serve when he was in the military?
(a) Germany.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) New Jersey.

11. Why did Goolrick like to go to the homes of other people?
(a) They had televisions.
(b) They had electricity.
(c) They had alcohol.
(d) They had fancy cars.

12. What could brother not figure out what to do with?
(a) His shoe.
(b) His pen.
(c) His shirt.
(d) His glasses.

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

14. What was mother's table always covered in?
(a) A layer of powder.
(b) Dust.
(c) Alcohol bottles.
(d) Scarves.

15. What does the other person's suicide attempt do for Goolrick?
(a) Makes him frightened of death.
(b) Makes him jealous.
(c) Makes him feel guilty for his desires.
(d) Opens the door for his own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Goolrick note about people in comas?

2. What does Mother need to stop doing in order to get well?

3. Why did Goolrick's mother and father die?

4. What does Goolrick note about the young man in the glass room?

5. What was the result of their game?

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