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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Mexican city does Thea move to when she leaves Augie?
(a) Guadalajara.
(b) Tijuana.
(c) Puebla.
(d) Chilpanzingo.

2. What does the Yugoslavian, Paslavitch, do for a living?
(a) He is a musician.
(b) He is a mechanic.
(c) He is a journalist.
(d) He is a painter.

3. Which of the following terrains is common in the city of Acalta, Central Mexico?
(a) Rain forests.
(b) Swamps.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Deserts.

4. What is the name of Thea's older husband?
(a) Bumpy.
(b) Pal.
(c) Smitty.
(d) Duncan.

5. What does Sophia Geratis do for a living?
(a) She is an activist.
(b) She is a scientist.
(c) She is a journalist.
(d) She is a maid.

6. How does Augie feel when Bateshaw binds him to the life boat, preventing him for contacting a passing ship?
(a) Pity.
(b) Rage.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Fear.

7. How many sailors survive the sinking of the ship at sea?
(a) 2 sailors.
(b) 2,000 sailors.
(c) 20 sailors.
(d) 200 sailors.

8. What type of animal does Thea hope to study in the Yucatan?
(a) Lizards.
(b) Fish.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Birds.

9. Which of the following topics of discussion is NOT brought up by Mintouchian at the Turkish bath?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Religion.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Death.

10. Who suggests that Augie get the job working for the CIO?
(a) Simon.
(b) Kayo.
(c) Mimi.
(d) William.

11. What does Hilario do for a living?
(a) He is a sculptor.
(b) He is a ghost writer.
(c) He is a photographer.
(d) He is a bartender.

12. How does Caligula fare in his first fight with a live iguana?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is a coward.
(d) He is powerful.

13. In the final scene of the novel, what is Augie doing in the frozen fields of Normandy?
(a) Crying.
(b) Singing.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Praying.

14. What does Augie name the bird he and Thea purchase together?
(a) Constantine.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Lictor.
(d) Augustus.

15. What changed about Simon during the time Augie was living in Mexico City?
(a) He has twin sons.
(b) His weight increased.
(c) He is now divorced.
(d) He lost his fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Casa Descuitada" translate to?

2. Who does the Cossack in Paris tell Augie used to dress up like a woman in church just to frighten people?

3. How does Thea respond to Augie's marriage proposal?

4. Which U.S. President instigated the "Fair Deal" administration?

5. What islands does Augie seek shelter on after his ship is hit by the German torpedo?

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