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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 Sophia Geratis do for a living?

2. Where is Momma living when Augie returns home from Mexico City?

3. Who does the Cossack in Paris tell Augie used to dress up like a woman in church just to frighten people?

4. Where does Stella claim her father lives?

5. What type of strikes does Augie work to prevent while working for the CIO?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Thea planning to move to Mexico?

2. Why is Oliver evicted from the hotel where he is staying in Mexico City?

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

4. What does Augie write in the letters he sends to Stella from aboard the MacManus?

5. How does William feel about Augie's relationship with Mimi Villars?

6. Who does the CIO represent, and what is their aim?

7. What connection does Augie realize he has with the Soviet exile, Leon Trotsky?

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 Renee attempt to ensnare Simon in her life forever?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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