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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 many sailors survive the sinking of the ship at sea?
2. What topic does the magazine "Wilmot's Weekly" discuss?
3. Who does the Cossack in Paris tell Augie used to dress up like a woman in church just to frighten people?
4. Who does Augie blame for the drop in intimacy when he and Thea move to Acalta?
5. In the final scene of the novel, what is Augie doing in the frozen fields of Normandy?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Augie respond to the news that Thea's divorce is final?
2. What makes Augie squeamish about training Caligula?
3. How has Georgie's life changed in the time that Augie was living in Mexico City?
4. Who is Talavera?
5. What job does Augie almost take working for Leon Trotsky?
6. What does Mr. Gammick teach Augie about work life?
7. How does Renee attempt to ensnare Simon in her life forever?
8. Why is Augie forced to leave Chicago after signing up with the CIO?
9. Why is Oliver evicted from the hotel where he is staying in Mexico City?
10. How has Simon's appearance changed during the time that Augie was living in Mexico City?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Both Augie and Simon become romantically involved with wealthy families at various times in their lives. Describe the ideal of a "kept man" as described in the novel. Which March boy do you think is more of a kept man, Simon or Augie? How can you tell? Then, describe Augie's reaction to Simon's relationship with his wealthy wife. What does Augie admire about the relationship? What does he condemn? Explain whether or not you think Augie becomes hypocritical of Simon when he becomes involved with his own wealthy wife. What is the same about these two relationships? What is different? Is there anything unexpected or surprising in this comparison? 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
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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