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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 pawn to help pay for his mother's medical expenses?

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

3. How does WIlliam's wife feel about his frequent trips to the whorehouse?

4. Which historical king takes the Greek philosopher Salon into refuge?

5. Which of the following books is Grandma's favorite?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Augie meet regularly with his caseworker, Lubin?

5. Where does Augie meet Esther Fenchel, and what is his reaction to her?

6. How is Augie received when he meets the Magnus family for the first time?

7. Why is Augie sent to live with his cousins, the Coblins?

8. What was Georges-Jacques Danton?

9. What religion does Augie's family practice?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Education is something that was extremely important to the March family and to Grandma. First, describe why Grandma was set in ensuring that the March boys receive proper education. How did she go about ensuring that her boys became educated citizens? Then, compare Simon's performance in school with Augie's performance in school. Why does Augie struggle in school? How does Augie's lack of education affect his future? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Because of the desperate financial situation Augie finds himself in, he enters a life of crime with fellow thug, Joe Gormon. First, describe Joe Gormon's character. How did he and Augie meet? Why was Augie seduced by Joe's life of crime? Then, choose one major crime Augie committed while working with Gormon. Who was the victim of this crime? What was the short-term payoff for Augie? In your opinion, was the short-term payoff for this crime worth the long-term effects on Augie's life? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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