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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Augie leave the services of the Renlings?
(a) Because he missed his family.
(b) Because he was fired.
(c) Because they lowered his rates.
(d) Because they wanted to adopt him.

2. What does Dingbat do for a living?
(a) He is a mechanic.
(b) He is a boxer.
(c) He is a florist.
(d) He is a dog trainer.

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

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

5. Which of the following monkeys does NOT belong to the "household trinity"?
(a) Smell no evil.
(b) Speak no evil.
(c) Hear no evil.
(d) See no evil.

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

7. What is the term "skyscraper leaps" another name for?
(a) Loss.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Faith.
(d) Investment.

8. How old is Augie when he gets his first job?
(a) 14 years old.
(b) 8 years old.
(c) 12 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

9. What is Augie asked to distribute for his first real job?
(a) Theater playbills.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Restaurant menus.
(d) Ration cards.

10. What event does William celebrate with Augie by taking him to a whorehouse?
(a) His birthday.
(b) His graduation.
(c) His first published newspaper article.
(d) His engagement.

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

12. What nationality is Guillaume?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) English.

13. Which of the following religions does the March family adhere to?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Mormonism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Buddhism.

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

15. How is Anna Coblin related to Five Properties?
(a) They are married.
(b) They are siblings.
(c) They are not related.
(d) They are cousins.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following characters does MImi VIllars NOT have a romantic relationship with?

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

5. In what year did the stock market crash?

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