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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 long was La Doll in jail?

2. What temperature is the water?

3. When a song isn't really over, Alison feels ________.

4. Kitty is asked what it feels like to be a ________.

5. Ted dreams about artifacts in ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "After Lincoln's Game."

2. What happens when Ted finds Sasha?

3. What technique does Jules use to try to get Kitty to open up?

4. What happens after the interview ends?

5. What is the purpose of Ted Hollander's trip to Italy?

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

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

8. Who offers Dolly a job that could spare her from further financial ruin?

9. What are Bosco's plans?

10. What is Dolly's plan for the general? What happens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The music business is one of the main themes in Jennifer Egan's "A Visit from the Goon Squad. Bennie is the first person to show real interest in the music business. While many high school kids are in bands and are absorbed by the music scene, Bennie Salazar seems to be interested in everything from the music itself to how it is recorded, produced and promoted. This interest leads Bennie into a life long career in the music business with all of its changes, ups and downs. Examine Bennie's career in the music business including the stint with the Flaming Dildos, work at Revolver Records and his involvement with Lou Kline.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Bennie Salazar. What types of things would Bennie be most proud of in his career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Bennie have done? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with his superstars, lovers, childhood friends? How might Bennie describe how he felt before, during and after his stint at Sow's Ear Records?

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