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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Persistence of Song.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Goolrick find of his mother that reminds him she was once happy?
(a) Letters.
(b) Her poems.
(c) Her diary.
(d) A photograph.

2. Who else tried to commit suicide that Goolrick knew?
(a) His wife.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) A bookie friend.

3. What did Goolrick's father do in one of the pageants?
(a) He was the flag.
(b) He was Martha Washington.
(c) He was a soldier.
(d) He was a president.

4. How old was Goolrick's brother when he had an aneurysm?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirty-five.
(c) Ninety.
(d) Sixteen.

5. What does Goolrick have of his mother's that she got from his father?
(a) Earrings.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A ring.
(d) A necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Mrs. Lackman's son?

2. What does Goolrick believe decides human emotion?

3. What does Goolrick do to get through the day?

4. What does Goolrick suddenly hear as George is threatening him?

5. What was the result of their game?

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