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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who made love to Momma's maid, leading to her prompt firing?
(a) Simon.
(b) Augie.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Georgie.

2. How does Augie help Mimi raise money for her abortion?
(a) He picks up more hours at work.
(b) He sells his car.
(c) He shoplifts.
(d) He steals from the Magnuses.

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

4. Which of Augie's character traits does Simon play up when Augie meets the Magnuses for the first time?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His kindness.
(c) His spirituality.
(d) His bravery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the disabled Augie get to the second-floor whorehouse?

2. What type of business does William run?

3. How old is Augie March at the opening of the novel?

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

5. What type of dog is Winnie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of relationship does Augie have with his mother at the opening of the novel?

2. How is Augie received when he meets the Magnus family for the first time?

3. Why does Augie meet regularly with his caseworker, Lubin?

4. What other famous disabled persons does Augie contemplate as he is caring for William Einhorn?

5. What lecture does William give to Augie after the break in at his pool hall?

6. What was Georges-Jacques Danton?

7. How do Simon and Augie compete when enrolled in college?

8. Why does Augie leave the services of Mr. and Mrs. Renling?

9. How does Augie feel about attending school?

10. What type of obituary does William write after his father's death?

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