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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 U.S. President instigated the "Fair Deal" administration?
(a) Truman.
(b) Hoover.
(c) Coolidge.
(d) Roosevelt.

2. What city is Wiley Moulton from?
(a) Seattle.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) New York.
(d) Detroit.

3. Where does Stella claim her father lives?
(a) In Hawaii.
(b) In Jamaica.
(c) In Trinidad.
(d) In Alcuploco.

4. What is the name of Augie's houseboy in Acalta?
(a) Jacinto.
(b) Amalgamia.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Xavier.

5. What does Augie give to Paslavitch in exchange for free room and board?
(a) English lessons.
(b) Beer.
(c) Homemade bread.
(d) His watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Talavera feel about Augie when the pair first meet?

2. Which of the following activities is NOT one Thea teaches Augie to do while living together?

3. What type of animal does Thea hope to hunt when she and Augie move abroad?

4. Which of the following characters gives Augie the advice that, "one must take chances, for it is better to die than to live as a stranger"?

5. How does Simon treat the staff at the poker club he attends?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Gammick teach Augie about work life?

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

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

5. What makes Augie squeamish about training Caligula?

6. Who is Talavera?

7. How does Caligula perform during his first hunting expedition?

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

9. How has Simon's appearance changed during the time that Augie was living in Mexico City?

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

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