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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. In what New York neighborhood does Augie train for the Merchant Marines?
(a) Coney Island.
(b) Sheepshead Bay.
(c) Greenwich Village.
(d) Park Slope.

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

3. Who gives Leon $200 to travel back to Chicago from Mexico City?
(a) Leon Trotsky.
(b) Sylvester.
(c) Paslavitch.
(d) Thea.

4. How many universities was Bateshaw's experimental information turned down by?
(a) Eight universities.
(b) Four universities.
(c) Ten universities.
(d) Six universities.

5. How long did Clem urge Augie to wait before proposing to Stella?
(a) Six months.
(b) Nine months.
(c) Twelve months.
(d) Three months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Augie not eligible to enlist in the army?

2. What type of hunting animal does Thea plan to purchase to help in her exotic hunting plans?

3. Who acts as Augie's boss while working for the CIO?

4. What Mexican city does Thea move to when she leaves Augie?

5. Which of the following topics of discussion is NOT brought up by Mintouchian at the Turkish bath?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Oliver evicted from the hotel where he is staying in Mexico City?

2. Why do Augie and Thea break up?

3. How does Augie react when he is reunited with Stella, the model?

4. Who does the CIO represent, and what is their aim?

5. Who is Sophie Geratis?

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

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

8. What does Augie write in the letters he sends to Stella from aboard the MacManus?

9. What work does Augie do for the eccentric millionaire, Robey?

10. Who is Paslavitch?

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