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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 item of clothing turns out to be a PR disaster?

2. Sasha's mother had hired ___ psychiatrists.

3. Which band authored "Closing Time?"

4. Ted dreams about artifacts in ____.

5. What temperature is the water?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the scene at Lizzie's apartment.

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

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

5. What has happened to Sasha since she has been gone?

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

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

8. What happens when Ted finds Sasha?

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

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

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

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

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