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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. Who is the author's mother?

2. What is La Doll's real name?

3. At what sport does Stephanie excel?

4. What is the name of the author's brother?

5. La Doll hires which actress to help execute her plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Robert Freeman?

2. Where does Ted's interest lie while he is in Europe?

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

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

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

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

7. What are Bosco's plans?

8. Explain the scene at Lizzie's apartment.

9. How does Sasha explain her past to Rob?

10. Who is La Doll? What caused her fall from grace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Sasha and Bennie. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How might Bennie's confession affect the relationship? Why do you think Sasha stays on at Sow's Ear? What might happen to the Bennie if Sasha left? How will it affect the relationship?

Essay Topic 2

All of the characters in the book are connected in some way, albeit it often loosely. At times the connections might be difficult to find. Explain the connections of each character and why that character and his/her connections are a valid and integral part to the story.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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