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

2. Where does Thea claim she is moving so she can divorce her husband?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Spain.
(c) Canada.
(d) Russia.

3. Which of the following characters pressures Augie to get married, stating that the only way to battle the finite is with infinite love?
(a) Kayo.
(b) Robey.
(c) Mimi.
(d) Clem.

4. What type of car does Simon drive when he picks Augie up from the airport?
(a) A BMW.
(b) A Mercedes.
(c) A Jaguar.
(d) A Cadillac.

5. Which of the following groups of workers does NOT regularly turn to the CIO for support during the labor movement?
(a) Waitresses.
(b) Chambermaids.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Porters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Augie's houseboy in Acalta?

2. Which of the following Russian leaders took out a hit on Leon Trotsky's life?

3. Which of the following activities is NOT one of Thea's hobbies?

4. What type of strikes does Augie work to prevent while working for the CIO?

5. Who suggests that Augie get the job working for the CIO?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lessons does Augie learn from the rich lawyer, Harold Mintouchian?

2. How does Augie react when he sees Caligula for the first time?

3. What connection does Augie realize he has with the Soviet exile, Leon Trotsky?

4. Why do Augie and Thea break up?

5. How does William feel about Augie's relationship with Mimi Villars?

6. How does Augie react when he sees Thea for the first time since their resort stay in Michigan?

7. What makes Augie squeamish about training Caligula?

8. How does Augie respond to the news that Thea's divorce is final?

9. Why is Thea planning to move to Mexico?

10. Who is Sophie Geratis?

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