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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Mr. Renling want to hire Augie when he first applied for the job?
(a) Because he is Jewish.
(b) Because he has a criminal record.
(c) Because he had no experience.
(d) Because he is too young.

2. Which of the following women is the first woman Augie claims to have known who does not play mind games?
(a) Esther.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Thea.
(d) Mimi.

3. What is the name of Augie's childhood best friend?
(a) Timmy.
(b) Matty.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Johnny.

4. Which of the following groups of workers does NOT regularly turn to the CIO for support during the labor movement?
(a) Waitresses.
(b) Chambermaids.
(c) Porters.
(d) Doctors.

5. In what year did the stock market crash?
(a) 1929.
(b) 1949.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1919.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Augie's character traits does Simon play up when Augie meets the Magnuses for the first time?

2. What does Thea purchase for Augie in preparation for their move abroad?

3. Which of the following characters states that "flying bullets are not unknown on Chicago's streets" during the labor movement?

4. What color hair does Augie have?

5. What does Augie steal from the department store at Christmas time, leading to his prompt firing from the position?

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