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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. Chapter 6 is written from the point of view of ____.

2. Which band is not on the bootleg tapes?

3. What type of plant does Sasha have?

4. Where does the girlfriend attend school?

5. What is the name of the pianist Bennie embarrassed onstage by using the wrong word to describe her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the visit to Lou's house?

2. What does Scotty say about his job as a janitor?

3. What is Scotty doing in the beginning of the chapter?

4. Explain some of Charlie's behaviors during the early part of the safari that shows her displeasure with her father.

5. What happens during and after the gig at the Mab?

6. Explain the conversation between Sasha and Bennie on the way back to the city.

7. What is Bennie's opinion of the current state of the music business?

8. What does Jocelyn say about her past?

9. How does the group's friendship - and the band - end?

10. Explain the gold cure. What is Bennie's explanation to his son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Bosco is a cliché in the music industry. Explain Bosco's rise and fall in the music industry. Also examine what might happen to Bosco on his tour and if he will be able to make a comeback before he dies.

Essay Topic 3

The last chapter of the book explains great leaps in technology and how they are used in the business world as well as in people's lives. Explain the new and advanced technologies. Give your opinion on the importance and use of each.

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