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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Augie March at the opening of the novel?
(a) 15 years old.
(b) 13 years old.
(c) 11 years old.
(d) 9 years old.

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

3. Which of the following characters believes that "everyone sees to it his fate is shared"?
(a) Mimi Villars.
(b) Charlotte Magnus.
(c) Clem Tambow.
(d) Kayo Obermark.

4. Who illegally plays matchmaker for Five Properties when he decides it is time to get married?
(a) Anna Coblin.
(b) Grandma.
(c) Simon.
(d) Momma.

5. What crime did the daughter of the Dutch-Zeeland family commit before getting off scot free?
(a) Vandalism.
(b) Murder.
(c) Theft.
(d) Kidnap.

6. How does WIlliam's wife feel about his frequent trips to the whorehouse?
(a) She does not know about them.
(b) She is outraged by them.
(c) She is pleased by them.
(d) She ignores them.

7. Which room of his house does William burn down to please his wife's redecorating ideals?
(a) The living room.
(b) The bedroom.
(c) The library.
(d) The music room.

8. What is "Grandma's" real name?
(a) Mrs. Fausch.
(b) Mrs. Lausch.
(c) Mrs. Wausch.
(d) Mrs. Dausch.

9. Which of the following references is NOT made by Augie in the opening section of the novel?
(a) Euripides.
(b) George III.
(c) Machiavelli.
(d) Timur.

10. How does the disabled Augie get to the second-floor whorehouse?
(a) He rides on Augie's back.
(b) He climbs up the stairs on his belly.
(c) He is harnessed to a rope and pulled up through the window.
(d) He takes an elevator.

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

12. What color hair does Augie have?
(a) Blond.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

13. What does Augie steal from the department store at Christmas time, leading to his prompt firing from the position?
(a) Shaving cream.
(b) Money.
(c) Masking tape.
(d) Socks.

14. Which of the following roles is NOT one Augie plays for millionaire tycoon, William Einhorn?
(a) Confidant.
(b) Companion.
(c) Deputy.
(d) Secretary.

15. In what year of high school does Augie get his job working for William Einhorn?
(a) Senior year.
(b) Freshman year.
(c) Sophomore year.
(d) Junior year.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many rooms is William's estate drained to after the stock market crash?

3. Where is Augie's father at the opening of the novel?

4. Who made love to Momma's maid, leading to her prompt firing?

5. What is the term "skyscraper leaps" another name for?

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