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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. "_____ of the Season" is one of the subtitles.

2. Bennie and his wife, Stephanie, move to _____, NY.

3. How long does the "perfect" pause last?

4. What is the name of Sasha's step-father?

5. The hotel overlooked which body of water?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jules' opinion about Kitty upon first meeting the starlet?

2. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "In My Room."

3. What is the reason for the arrival of Jules? How does Stephanie react to his presence?

4. What do Stephanie and Bennie do to fit in?

5. Who is Robert Freeman?

6. What are Bosco's plans?

7. What is the first disaster encountered by Dolly in this new job?

8. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "In the Desert."

9. Who is Bosco? Why is the washed up musician important to Steph and Bennie?

10. Explain the incident at the beach along the East River.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Assuming a psychiatrist's point of view, analyze the situation with Sasha. Discuss Sasha's past history in regards to psychiatric care. What would a psychiatrist say about Sasha's need to steal? Was Sasha mentally ill or did something else cause her to act out? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might Sasha have benefited from before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?

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