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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 does Augie steal from the department store at Christmas time, leading to his prompt firing from the position?

2. What type of animal does Guillaume work with in his business?

3. What type of neighborhood does the March family live in?

4. How much will the March family's co-pay be to put Momma in a home for the blind?

5. Which of the following roles is NOT one Augie plays for millionaire tycoon, William Einhorn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Georges-Jacques Danton?

2. Why does Augie leave the services of Mr. and Mrs. Renling?

3. What other famous disabled persons does Augie contemplate as he is caring for William Einhorn?

4. Who was King Croesus?

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

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

7. How does Augie feel about attending school?

8. How does William react when the stock market crashes in 1929?

9. Who is "Grandma"?

10. Who is Charlotte Magnus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Because his family was poor, Augie took odd jobs to help support his family. Choose two of the odd jobs Augie took to help support his family while he was a teenager and describe his tasks. Which jobs did Augie tend to excel in? Why did Augie jump from job to job so often? Finally, describe one major life lesson that Augie learned while working odd jobs for his family. How did working this job affect Augie's decisions later in life? How can you tell? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Renee is a small, secondary character who makes a large splash in the lives of the March boys. Describe Renee's character. How was she initiated into the lives of the March boys. Then, describe the drama raised when Renee became pregnant. Who was the father of her baby? Why is this information significant to the text of the novel? Describe at least two different ways that Renee dramatically attempted to earn the attention of the March boys. Was she successful in her quest? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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