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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes the Coblins', household?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Loving.
(c) Hectic.
(d) Dirty.

2. Which of the following ailments begins to plague Momma in her old age?
(a) She is going deaf.
(b) She is going blind.
(c) She is going weak.
(d) All of the above.

3. What room of the Owens' house does Augie live in with Kayo and Mimi?
(a) The attic.
(b) The work shed.
(c) The cellar.
(d) The garage.

4. What role is Augie hired to play in the department store Christmas scene?
(a) An elf.
(b) A reindeer.
(c) A snowflake.
(d) Santa Claus.

5. Who does Augie find living in his house when he returns home from the Renlings?
(a) A Swiss family.
(b) A Jewish family.
(c) A Polish family.
(d) A Russian family.

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

7. How much money does Gorman promise to pay Augie for helping him smuggle Canadians over the border?
(a) $100.
(b) $50.
(c) $25.
(d) $75.

8. Why does Simon owe money to the mob?
(a) For business expenses.
(b) For gambling debts.
(c) He does not owe money to the mob.
(d) For a burglary he committed.

9. To which state does Mrs. Renling take Augie so he can vacation in a resort?
(a) Indiana.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Illinois.

10. What rubberized decoration does Augie attempt to sell for bathroom redecoration after leaving the Renlings?
(a) Towels.
(b) Soap.
(c) Bath ducks.
(d) Paint.

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

12. Where was the Rosetta Stone discovered in the 18th Century?
(a) Australia.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Spain.
(d) Egypt.

13. Who pays for Augie to get new clothes before he meets the wealthy Magnus family?
(a) Manny.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Simon.
(d) William.

14. What type of dog is Winnie?
(a) Poodle.
(b) Shi-tzu.
(c) Beagle.
(d) Chihuahua.

15. What penalty does Augie receive when the department store presses charges against him?
(a) He is given 20 hours of community service.
(b) No charges are pressed.
(c) He is ordered to reimburse the money plus interest.
(d) He spends one night in jail.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which historical king takes the Greek philosopher Salon into refuge?

3. Who illegally plays matchmaker for Five Properties when he decides it is time to get married?

4. What is the name of Augie's childhood best friend?

5. How does William treat his tenants that cannot pay their rent on time?

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