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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. How does Caligula fare in his first fight with a live iguana?

2. Which of the following activities is NOT one Thea teaches Augie to do while living together?

3. How does Talavera feel about Augie when the pair first meet?

4. Who does Augie blame for the drop in intimacy when he and Thea move to Acalta?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Augie react when he sees Caligula for the first time?

3. What makes Augie squeamish about training Caligula?

4. How does Augie react when he is reunited with Stella, the model?

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

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

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

8. What happens when Augie offers to drive his disfigured maid home to her family in Normandy at the end of the novel?

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

10. Who collects venomous snakes, and why?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Augie's relationship with Mimi Villa is one that stays with him for the majority of his adult life. First, describe Mimi Villa. Where did she and Augie meet? Then, describe the incident that you believe led to the deep bond that formed between these two teenagers. How did they act as friends for each other in a way no one else would have been capable of? Then, describe the reaction from Augie's family and friends to his platonic relationship with Mimi. What troubles did he get into having such a close female friend? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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