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

2. What type of animal does Augie associate with the Biblical prophet, Elijah?
(a) A bird.
(b) A bear.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A fish.

3. What does Manny Pedilla train Augie to steal with him?
(a) Cars.
(b) Apples.
(c) Credit cards.
(d) Textbooks.

4. Why didn't Mr. Renling want to hire Augie when he first applied for the job?
(a) Because he is too young.
(b) Because he had no experience.
(c) Because he has a criminal record.
(d) Because he is Jewish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What school subject does Manny Pedilla excel in?

2. To which Biblical character does Augie often compare himself when discussing his relationship with the Renlings?

3. In what year of high school does Augie get his job working for William Einhorn?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes the Coblins', household?

5. Which of the following religions does the March family adhere to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is William Einhorn?

4. How does the March family feel about Grandma's demand to institutionalize Georgie?

5. Who is Charlotte Magnus?

6. Who is Augie meant to marry when he is a teenager, and what is his reaction to this agreement?

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

8. How does Augie feel about attending school?

9. What is Augie's relationship to his younger brother, Georgie?

10. Why does Simon sell his family house without telling anyone?

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