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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 is wrong with Aunt Dodo?
(a) She is paralyzed.
(b) She is blind.
(c) She is deaf.
(d) She is mentally handicapped.

2. What does Teddy call to inform the family about?
(a) Brother's death.
(b) Sister's house burning down.
(c) Father's illness.
(d) Mother's illness.

3. What are the two wings in the insane asylum?
(a) The drunks and the drug addicts.
(b) The depressed and the hyper.
(c) The addicts and the insane.
(d) The medical staff and the insane.

4. For how long did Goolrick's peaceful relationship with his sister-in-law last?
(a) Two years.
(b) Their lifetime.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Six months.

5. What does Goolrick inadvertently put on his mother's wound?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Mouthwash.
(c) Neosporin.
(d) Icy Hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Goolrick and his brother and sister know about the cocktail parties?

2. What does the other person's suicide attempt do for Goolrick?

3. What did Goolrick find had infested his parents' home when he visited his father?

4. What singer did brother sing to Goolrick when he claimed he had broken his new stereo?

5. What therapy does the other person endure in the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the event with mother's blue and green striped dress.

3. Describe details about the mental hospital.

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

5. Describe how Goolrick's friend attempted suicide.

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

7. Describe the game Goolrick and his brother used to play as children, and the consequences.

8. Explain why Goolrick is surprised at his emotions following his father's death.

9. Describe the situation when Goolrick tried to help his mother with a wound on her elbow.

10. Explain the situation when Teddy calls.

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