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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the March family's caseworker at the local Charity?
(a) Darrington.
(b) Hinsley.
(c) Franks.
(d) Lubin.

2. How does William treat his tenants that cannot pay their rent on time?
(a) He has them beat up.
(b) He extends their grace period.
(c) He evicts them.
(d) He erases their debt.

3. What is "Grandma's" real name?
(a) Mrs. Wausch.
(b) Mrs. Dausch.
(c) Mrs. Lausch.
(d) Mrs. Fausch.

4. Which of the following references is NOT made by Augie in the opening section of the novel?
(a) Machiavelli.
(b) Euripides.
(c) George III.
(d) Timur.

5. How does Augie help Mimi raise money for her abortion?
(a) He sells his car.
(b) He shoplifts.
(c) He picks up more hours at work.
(d) He steals from the Magnuses.

6. What type of animal does Guillaume work with in his business?
(a) Birds.
(b) Cats.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Fish.

7. What University does William's only son, Arthur, attend?
(a) University of Idaho.
(b) University of Illinois.
(c) University of Iowa.
(d) University of Indiana.

8. Which room of his house does William burn down to please his wife's redecorating ideals?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The music room.
(c) The library.
(d) The living room.

9. How does Augie react when the beautiful heiress turns down his dinner date proposal?
(a) He passes out.
(b) He slaps her in the face.
(c) He runs away, crying.
(d) He vomits.

10. Which of the following characters believes that "everyone sees to it his fate is shared"?
(a) Mimi Villars.
(b) Kayo Obermark.
(c) Charlotte Magnus.
(d) Clem Tambow.

11. Which of Augie's character traits does Simon play up when Augie meets the Magnuses for the first time?
(a) His kindness.
(b) His bravery.
(c) His spirituality.
(d) His intelligence.

12. How old is Augie March at the opening of the novel?
(a) 11 years old.
(b) 9 years old.
(c) 15 years old.
(d) 13 years old.

13. Who does Joe Gormon partner up with to rob William's pool hall?
(a) Augie.
(b) Sylvester.
(c) Simon.
(d) Jimmy.

14. What crime did the daughter of the Dutch-Zeeland family commit before getting off scot free?
(a) Vandalism.
(b) Theft.
(c) Murder.
(d) Kidnap.

15. How many rooms is William's estate drained to after the stock market crash?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who illegally plays matchmaker for Five Properties when he decides it is time to get married?

2. How much will the March family's co-pay be to put Momma in a home for the blind?

3. What type of dog is Winnie?

4. What does Augie claim gangster funerals smell like?

5. What is the name of the department store that Augie gets a job working at for the Christmas season?

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