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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. In the final scene of the novel, what is Augie doing in the frozen fields of Normandy?

2. Which of the following topics of discussion is NOT brought up by Mintouchian at the Turkish bath?

3. When Sophie stops dating Augie, how many weeks does she have before her wedding to another man?

4. What does the Yugoslavian, Paslavitch, do for a living?

5. What type of animal does Thea hope to hunt when she and Augie move abroad?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Augie respond to the news that Thea's divorce is final?

5. Why is Thea planning to move to Mexico?

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

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

8. What bombshell does Frazer drop on Augie about his wife and marriage when Augie runs into him at a cafe in Paris?

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

10. Why do Augie and Thea break up?

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

Throughout his life, Augie considered Jimmy to be one of his best friends. First, describe the relationship between Jimmy and Augie when they were both young boys. Why do you think these two boys bonded so quickly? What type of trouble did the pair get into together? What punishments did each of the boys' receive? Then, describe how Jimmy came back into Augie's life when they were adults. How did Jimmy save Augie from a potentially sticky criminal situation? How did Augie pay Jimmy back for his friendship? How do you think Augie and Jimmy embody the ideal of "best friends forever"? 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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