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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. Which of the following sculptors had a show at the Baptistry in Florence that Augie visited?

2. Why is Augie not eligible to enlist in the army?

3. Who does Augie blame for the drop in intimacy when he and Thea move to Acalta?

4. What does Sophia Geratis do for a living?

5. Who suggests that Augie get the job working for the CIO?

Short Essay Questions

1. What job does Augie almost take working for Leon Trotsky?

2. How does Augie respond to the news that Thea's divorce is final?

3. How has Simon's appearance changed during the time that Augie was living in Mexico City?

4. What makes Augie squeamish about training Caligula?

5. What work does Augie do for the eccentric millionaire, Robey?

6. How has Georgie's life changed in the time that Augie was living in Mexico City?

7. How does William feel about Augie's relationship with Mimi Villars?

8. How does Augie react when he sees Thea for the first time since their resort stay in Michigan?

9. What bombshell does Frazer drop on Augie about his wife and marriage when Augie runs into him at a cafe in Paris?

10. Why is Thea planning to move to Mexico?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Renee is a small, secondary character who makes a large splash in the lives of the March boys. Describe Renee's character. How was she initiated into the lives of the March boys. Then, describe the drama raised when Renee became pregnant. Who was the father of her baby? Why is this information significant to the text of the novel? Describe at least two different ways that Renee dramatically attempted to earn the attention of the March boys. Was she successful in her quest? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Augie's relationship with Simon is one that took many turns during their adult lives together. First, describe the relationship Augie had with his brother Simon when they were young. Then, describe how that relationship changed as both reached adulthood. Choose two moments that you believe were turning points in the relationship between Simon and Augie and describe them here. How did these moments lead to the state of the relationship between Augie and Simon when the novel came to a close?

Essay Topic 3

The most constant force in Augie's life, from childhood to adulthood, was his relationship with the eccentric tycoon, William. Describe how Augie and William first met. Then, describe how that relationship changed as Augie reached adulthood. Choose two moments that you believe were turning points in the relationship between William and Augie and describe them. How did these moments lead to the state of the relationship between Augie and William when the novel came to a close?

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