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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. Which of the following adjectives best describes the Coblins', household?

2. What is the name of the March family's caseworker at the local Charity?

3. How does Augie react when the beautiful heiress turns down his dinner date proposal?

4. Which of the following ailments begins to plague Momma in her old age?

5. What penalty does Augie receive when the department store presses charges against him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Simon first show his cruelty when Augie works for him?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Charlotte Magnus?

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

9. What religion does Augie's family practice?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Augie March started his life with a rough family upbringing. First, describe the dynamic of Augie's family when he was born. What family life was he born into? Then, describe how Augie overcame his rough upbringing. What was expected of Augie's future when he was a boy? How did Augie overcome what was predicted or expected of him to create his own future? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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