View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jocelyn is in love with which character?

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

3. Bennie's old house is in the ____ style.

4. Where is Bennie from?

5. Sasha compares the wallet to which fruit?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Chronos? What does he do that nearly gets him killed?

5. How does Sasha react to the woman's pleas? What happens next?

6. How does Lou explain women to young Rolph?

7. What is Scotty's opinion about computer technology?

8. What event occurs in the bathroom of the Lassimo Hotel?

9. Explain the scene in which Scotty visits Bennie's office.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses flashbacks as a way to give a background to many of the characters. Examine the use of flashback and your opinion on its effectiveness. Give at least three examples.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast the characters, plots, settings, and outcomes of the stories woven into "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan. How do the story lines differ? What is the conclusion of each story? Which lead character did you like better? Explain.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,042 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample