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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 feature of Father do many notice?
(a) His lips.
(b) His hands.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His body.

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

3. What hors d'oeuvres did Goolrick make the adults?
(a) Salads.
(b) Shrimp balls.
(c) Popcorn.
(d) Cream cheese dip.

4. What did the children eat with the newly made butter?
(a) Crackers.
(b) Fresh bread.
(c) Toast.
(d) Pancakes.

5. What excuse did the Goolrick children use to convince their parents to buy them things?
(a) They threatened to run away.
(b) They said they wanted it.
(c) They said they needed it for school.
(d) They said their friends had it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Goolrick do to his sister's friend that causes him to orgasm?

3. What does Goolrick grow to despise?

4. What does Goolrick watch by the river that excites him?

5. What word do the Goolrick's use instead of fabrics?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how cream was used to make butter in the classroom.

2. Explain Mrs. Lackman's process for bathroom breaks, and why it doesn't work with the children.

3. Explain what happened to Goolrick when he was four years old.

4. Explain what happens when Goolrick runs into the boys from school.

5. Describe Goolrick's reply to George's threat.

6. Describe the events that took place with Roy and Goolrick's brother in the field.

7. What seems to be Goolrick's primary premise in "How I Went On"?

8. Describe Mrs. Lackman's son.

9. Explain Goolrick's story of his "real" parents.

10. Explain the title of this chapter, "Such Charming Hands."

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