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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 did this person say was the basis for the suicide attempt?
(a) The suffering on the human spirit.
(b) The death of his daughter.
(c) The pain of divorce.
(d) The mediocrity of life.

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

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

4. What ruined mother's blue and green striped dress?
(a) A cigarette burn.
(b) Age.
(c) A stain.
(d) A tear.

5. What does Goolrick do every night when he returns to his apartment in New York?
(a) Plays computer games.
(b) Plays spades.
(c) Plays solitaire.
(d) Plays gin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Goolrick's mother have?

2. What seems surprising to Goolrick about the differences in human beings?

3. What does Goolrick inadvertently put on his mother's wound?

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

5. Why is Goolrick happy the door is always locked?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the circumstances that led to brother's CAT scan which revealed the aneurysm.

2. Describe mother's appearance.

3. Describe details about the mental hospital.

4. Explain why Goolrick's sister-in-law claims to hate him.

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

6. Explain the situation that led to Goolrick's cutting behaviors.

7. Explain what Goolrick means when he talks about the mystery of how most people carry on.

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

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

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

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