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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of animal does Augie associate with the Biblical prophet, Elijah?

2. What is "Grandma's" real name?

3. Which of the following characters aligns himself with communism after the stock market crash?

4. To which state does Mrs. Renling take Augie so he can vacation in a resort?

5. How is Anna Coblin related to Five Properties?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What lecture does William give to Augie after the break in at his pool hall?

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

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

5. How does Augie feel about attending school?

6. Who was King Croesus?

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

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

9. Why is Augie fired from his job at Deever's Department Store?

10. Why do Augie and William visit a whore house together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Augie's relationship with his brother Georgie was difficult one due to Georgie's mental disabilities. First, describe Georgie's character. Why was he put away in a mental institution when he hit puberty? How did life in the mental institution affect Georgie's character? Then, describe Augie's relationship with his brother Georgie throughout his life. What was their relationship like as young boys? How did that relationship change when both boys reached maturity? How did his relationship with Georgie affect Augie's life decisions? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

While Augie is aboard the MacManus working for the Merchant Marines, he is one of two men who manage to live through the ship's sinking. Describe the way that Augie managed to save his life when all the other soldiers went down with the ship. Then, describe the way that Augie paid homage to the lives of the sailors lost at sea. To whom did he tell the sailor's stories? Finally, describe how Augie finally made it back to land after drifting in the water for days. What was Augie's emotional reaction to his homecoming? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

When Augie was a teenager, he was given the job of working as a butler for William Einhorn. First, describe William Einhorn and his disabilities. Then, describe the tasks that Augie was expected to complete while working for Einhorn. Did Augie do well or struggle in this position? How can you tell? Finally, describe how the professional relationship between Augie and Einhorn dissolved. How did their professional meltdown affect their personal relationship? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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