The Adventures of Augie March Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Adventures of Augie March Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 University does William's only son, Arthur, attend?

2. How does WInnie die?

3. What room of the Owens' house does Augie live in with Kayo and Mimi?

4. Who illegally plays matchmaker for Five Properties when he decides it is time to get married?

5. What does Augie pawn to help pay for his mother's medical expenses?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Augie feel about attending school?

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

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

After Simon marries Charlotte, he has excess money to throw around. First, describe the way that Simon uses his money to manipulate his mother's life. Then, compare this to the way Simon uses his money to manipulate Georgie's life. Whose needs does Simon put first with his money, his family's needs or his own? How can you tell? Finally, describe the decline of Simon's marriage to Charlotte. How do Simon's spending habits affect his relationship with his wife? 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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