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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Summer of Our Suicides.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What did grandfather do in response to Dodo's problem?
(a) He stopped smoking.
(b) He started smoking.
(c) He stopped drinking.
(d) He started drinking.

4. What did Miss Nell do for herself each morning when she woke?
(a) Made herself breakfast in bed.
(b) Made herself a strong martini.
(c) She had her hair done.
(d) She did her nails.

5. What did Goolrick's godfather's wife bring to the family following Father's death?
(a) A ham.
(b) Clothing.
(c) A new car.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the other person try suicide?

2. What could brother not figure out what to do with?

3. What game were the patients required to play each day?

4. How long does Goolrick spend in the hospital?

5. What does the green and blue dress symbolize to Goolrick?

(see the answer key)

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