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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Augie steal a collection of Harvard Classics books?
(a) From the church library.
(b) From the public library.
(c) From William's library.
(d) From the school library.

2. Where is Augie's father at the opening of the novel?
(a) He is in prison.
(b) He is missing.
(c) He is in a mental institution.
(d) He is dead.

3. What is the name of Augie's mentally challenged brother?
(a) Simon.
(b) Michael.
(c) Georgie.
(d) Peter.

4. How was Ruth Snyder executed?
(a) She was electrocuted.
(b) She was shot.
(c) She was hanged.
(d) She was poisoned.

5. How does Augie perform in school in comparison to his brother Simon?
(a) He performs worse than Simon.
(b) He performs equally to Simon.
(c) He performs better than Simon.
(d) Simon does not attend school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Gorman promise to pay Augie for helping him smuggle Canadians over the border?

2. What crime did the daughter of the Dutch-Zeeland family commit before getting off scot free?

3. What event does William celebrate with Augie by taking him to a whorehouse?

4. Which of the following roles is NOT one Augie plays for millionaire tycoon, William Einhorn?

5. What is the name of the beautiful heiress that Augie instantly falls in love with at the resort?

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