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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. What is Stephanie's occupation?
2. What is the name of Sasha's boyfriend?
3. Where did Stephanie's brother go to prison?
4. Stephanie's brother jokes about the town being filled with _____.
5. Who authored the song "Mighty Sword?"
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Bosco's plans?
2. Who offers Dolly a job that could spare her from further financial ruin?
3. What happens after the interview ends?
4. What does Jules say about the fact that he likes to talk about himself more than his subject?
5. Who is La Doll? What caused her fall from grace?
6. What happens when Ted finds Sasha?
7. What is the reason for the arrival of Jules? How does Stephanie react to his presence?
8. Explain the incident at the beach along the East River.
9. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "After Lincoln's Game."
10. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "In the Desert."
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Write a complete character description of Dolly. Include the character's physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual state at various times in the book. Include Dolly's personal and professional information as well as the character's role in the story. What makes Dolly a compelling character? How could the character be improved?
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.
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