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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 is the name of the old folks' home that Simon arranges for Grandma?

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

3. What is the name of the beautiful heiress that Augie instantly falls in love with at the resort?

4. How much rent does Augie pay to the Owens every month for the room he shares with two other students?

5. How does William treat his tenants that cannot pay their rent on time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of relationship does Augie have with his mother at the opening of the novel?

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

3. What is Augie's relationship to his younger brother, Georgie?

4. What was Georges-Jacques Danton?

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

6. Who is Charlotte Magnus?

7. How does Augie feel about attending school?

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

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

10. What religion does Augie's family practice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout his life, Augie considered Jimmy to be one of his best friends. First, describe the relationship between Jimmy and Augie when they were both young boys. Why do you think these two boys bonded so quickly? What type of trouble did the pair get into together? What punishments did each of the boys' receive? Then, describe how Jimmy came back into Augie's life when they were adults. How did Jimmy save Augie from a potentially sticky criminal situation? How did Augie pay Jimmy back for his friendship? How do you think Augie and Jimmy embody the ideal of "best friends forever"? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Grandma was a powerful force in the lives of the young March boys. First, describe Grandma's character and explain the way she related to the March family. Then, describe the level of power Grandma had over the March family and the decisions they made. Was Grandma generally a positive or negative influence in the March family lives. Finally, choose one major decision Grandma made for the March family and describe how she was given that power. What was the effect of Grandma's decision on the March family? Did she make a good or bad decision for the family? How can you tell? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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