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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 part of Augie's body is injured when thrown off a horse while hunting with Caligula?

2. In what New York neighborhood does Augie train for the Merchant Marines?

3. What type of animal is Bizcocho?

4. Which of the following terrains is common in the city of Acalta, Central Mexico?

5. What islands does Augie seek shelter on after his ship is hit by the German torpedo?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Renee attempt to ensnare Simon in her life forever?

2. What does Mr. Gammick teach Augie about work life?

3. How does Augie react when he sees Thea for the first time since their resort stay in Michigan?

4. Why do Augie and Thea break up?

5. Who is Paslavitch?

6. Why is Thea planning to move to Mexico?

7. How has Georgie's life changed in the time that Augie was living in Mexico City?

8. Why is Augie forced to leave Chicago after signing up with the CIO?

9. How has Simon's appearance changed during the time that Augie was living in Mexico City?

10. How does Caligula perform during his first hunting expedition?

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

This novel covers a great span of historical time, including the labor movements of the 1930's. First, describe the complaint laborers had in the 1930's. How was their situation fueled by the stock market crash of the 1920's? Describe at least three of the political parties that were formed as a result of the labor movement. What was each of their stances on the rights of workers in the 1930's? Discuss Augie's involvement with the labor movement. How did Augie's involvement affect his life personally during the 1930's? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Augie's relationship with Simon is one that took many turns during their adult lives together. First, describe the relationship Augie had with his brother Simon when they were young. Then, describe how that relationship changed as both reached adulthood. Choose two moments that you believe were turning points in the relationship between Simon and Augie and describe them here. How did these moments lead to the state of the relationship between Augie and Simon when the novel came to a close?

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