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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jules signs on to be a ____.

2. Who is the author's father?

3. Where was Sasha dumped by her drummer boyfriend?

4. Where did Stephanie's brother go to prison?

5. Which of the following does not fit into the same category, according to the coach?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who offers Dolly a job that could spare her from further financial ruin?

2. Where does Ted's interest lie while he is in Europe?

3. What has happened to Sasha since she has been gone?

4. What is Dolly's plan for the general? What happens?

5. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "After Lincoln's Game."

6. What happens when Ted finds Sasha?

7. Explain the incident at the beach along the East River.

8. What technique does Jules use to try to get Kitty to open up?

9. What does Jules say about the fact that he likes to talk about himself more than his subject?

10. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "In My Room."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Redemption is one of the main themes in the story. Each of the characters seems to go through a dark period. This is especially true of Sasha, whose entire background is revealed in various chapters. Sasha was a run away, did drugs, had many injuries and a rough life on the streets or in run down places all over the world, including Naples. Jocelyn may have the darkest past of all. Jocelyn fell into a bad lifestyle at a young age and spent her life from then on in and out of drug rehab and having bad experiences. Discuss redemption and how it applies to Sasha, Jocelyn, and Bennie. Explain in detail how and why each character felt the need to be redeemed.

Essay Topic 2

Write a complete character description of Sasha. Include the character's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual state at various times in the book. Include Sasha's personal and professional information as well as the character's role in the story. What makes Sasha a compelling character? How could the character be improved?

Essay Topic 3

Write your own story based on at least two characters in "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan. Use Sasha or Bennie as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

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