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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. Which of the following characters states that "flying bullets are not unknown on Chicago's streets" during the labor movement?
2. Where is Momma living when Augie returns home from Mexico City?
3. When Sophie stops dating Augie, how many weeks does she have before her wedding to another man?
4. How does Augie's friends react to the news that he is moving abroad with Thea?
5. What changed about Simon during the time Augie was living in Mexico City?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Augie react when he is reunited with Stella, the model?
2. Why do Augie and Thea break up?
3. What does Augie write in the letters he sends to Stella from aboard the MacManus?
4. What work does Augie do for the eccentric millionaire, Robey?
5. How does Augie react when he sees Thea for the first time since their resort stay in Michigan?
6. How has Simon's appearance changed during the time that Augie was living in Mexico City?
7. Who is Paslavitch?
8. How does Bateshaw prevent Augie from flagging down a passing ship after their Marine boat sinks?
9. How does William feel about Augie's relationship with Mimi Villars?
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
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
Because of the desperate financial situation Augie finds himself in, he enters a life of crime with fellow thug, Joe Gormon. First, describe Joe Gormon's character. How did he and Augie meet? Why was Augie seduced by Joe's life of crime? Then, choose one major crime Augie committed while working with Gormon. Who was the victim of this crime? What was the short-term payoff for Augie? In your opinion, was the short-term payoff for this crime worth the long-term effects on Augie's life? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
When Augie was a teenager, he was given the job of working as a butler for William Einhorn. First, describe William Einhorn and his disabilities. Then, describe the tasks that Augie was expected to complete while working for Einhorn. Did Augie do well or struggle in this position? How can you tell? Finally, describe how the professional relationship between Augie and Einhorn dissolved. How did their professional meltdown affect their personal relationship? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
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