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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. Which of the following facts about Charlotte Magnus is NOT true?
(a) She is overweight.
(b) She is older than her boyfriend.
(c) She is beautiful.
(d) She is rich.

2. What type of neighborhood does the March family live in?
(a) A Jewish neighborhood.
(b) A Polish neighborhood.
(c) An Irish neighborhood.
(d) An Italian neighborhood.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of William's wife?

2. How does Grandma feel about Augie working for William Einhorn?

3. How does Augie react when the beautiful heiress turns down his dinner date proposal?

4. What type of store does Mr. Renling own?

5. At what age is Augie expected to get married?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Charlotte Magnus?

2. What quarrelsome love triangle does Augie have to sort out, even though he is not involved in it?

3. How does Simon first show his cruelty when Augie works for him?

4. Who is "Grandma"?

5. Who is "The Commissioner" and how does he die?

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

7. How does Augie betray William after the stock market crash?

8. Why does Simon lose out on his engagement to Cissy Flexner?

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

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

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