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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. How old is the young warrior?

2. Jocelyn is in love with which character?

3. What is the name of Bennie's son?

4. How many children does Lou have?

5. What instrument did Scotty build?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Rhea's explanation of San Francisco in 1979?

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

3. How does Lou explain women to young Rolph?

4. Explain the author's flash forward. What becomes of each character?

5. How does Lou react when he sees Rhea and Jocelyn? How has the atmosphere changed?

6. Discuss the gig at the Mab. Who is present? How does the gig turn out?

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

8. What are Alex's impressions of Sasha's apartment?

9. What does Jocelyn say about her past?

10. Explain Mindy's studies and her observations about Cora.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bennie eventually opens his own record label, Sow's Ear Records, in New York. Bennie's first big break comes with a band he signs. The Conduits go multi-platinum and Bennie's career takes off. Examine the rise and fall of Sow's Ear Records. What does it take to start a record company? How did the industry change from the time Bennie started the business until the time he was fired? How did Bennie return to his roots?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The characters used in the story still have a lot left that can be explored. Write a detailed synopsis of a sequel to "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan.

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