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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Goolrick believe decides human emotion?
(a) Society.
(b) Human reactions to pain.
(c) Personal choice.
(d) God.

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

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

4. What caused Goolrick to end his relationship with his female lover?
(a) She was an addict.
(b) She became obsessive.
(c) She wanted to marry.
(d) She was violent.

5. What is the last contact Goolrick has with Dodo?
(a) He attends her graduation.
(b) He attends her funeral.
(c) He attends her wedding.
(d) He attends her baptism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drug is Goolrick taking?

2. Why is Goolrick a star in the hospital?

3. What happens when Goolrick's left arm is too damaged to cut?

4. What are the two wings in the insane asylum?

5. What ruined mother's blue and green striped dress?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the situation when Teddy calls.

2. Explain why Goolrick's parents were so angry with him for writing his first book.

3. Describe Goolrick's relationship with his female lover.

4. Describe Goolrick's parents as he describes them by the end of the chapter.

5. Describe Goolrick's relationship with his male lover.

6. Explain what Goolrick meant when he said "things took on a magical quality" (pg 104).

7. Explain how Mother died and Goolrick's actions at the time of her death.

8. Explain Goolrick's initial reaction to his friend's attempt, and his later reactions.

9. Explain why Goolrick is somewhat of a star in the hospital.

10. Explain how the patients beat the addicts in volleyball.

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