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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 color is the couch in the therapist's office?

2. Sasha has written reviews for which magazine?

3. What is the name of Sasha's therapist?

4. It is said that blond hair is caused by ____.

5. Jocelyn is in love with which character?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lou react when he sees Rhea and Jocelyn? How has the atmosphere changed?

2. Explain the scene in which Scotty visits Bennie's office.

3. What is Sasha's philosophy on stealing from others?

4. What does Jocelyn say about her past?

5. What are Alex's impressions of Sasha's apartment?

6. What is Rhea's explanation of San Francisco in 1979?

7. Explain some of Charlie's behaviors during the early part of the safari that shows her displeasure with her father.

8. How does the woman with the stolen wallet react upon learning that her wallet is gone?

9. How does Sasha react to the woman's pleas? What happens next?

10. What does Rhea say about the group's band? Who are they?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write your own story based on at least two characters in "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan. Use Sasha or Bennie as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 2

Assuming a psychiatrist's point of view, analyze the situation with Sasha. Discuss Sasha's past history in regards to psychiatric care. What would a psychiatrist say about Sasha's need to steal? Was Sasha mentally ill or did something else cause her to act out? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might Sasha have benefited from before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?

Essay Topic 3

Write a complete character description of Lou Kline. Include the character's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual state at various times in the book. Include Lou's personal and professional information as well as the character's role in the story. What makes Lou a compelling character? How could the character be improved?

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