A Visit from the Goon Squad Test | Final Test - Hard

Jennifer Egan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 96 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Visit from the Goon Squad Test | Final Test - Hard

Jennifer Egan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 96 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 is the name of Sasha's mother?

2. What was the name of the man's band during his heyday?

3. What is the name of the friend that sits out on the terrace?

4. Kitty talks about which famous actor?

5. To whom does Kitty send a letter of apology?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Ted Hollander's trip to Italy?

2. What is Jules' opinion about Kitty upon first meeting the starlet?

3. What is Dolly's plan for the general? What happens?

4. What technique does Jules use to try to get Kitty to open up?

5. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "One Night Later."

6. What is the first disaster encountered by Dolly in this new job?

7. Who is La Doll? What caused her fall from grace?

8. What has happened to Sasha since she has been gone?

9. What do Stephanie and Bennie do to fit in?

10. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "After Lincoln's Game."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters used in the story still have a lot left that can be explored. Write a detailed synopsis of a sequel to "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters, plots, settings, and outcomes of the stories woven into "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan. How do the story lines differ? What is the conclusion of each story? Which lead character did you like better? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Bennie Salazar. What types of things would Bennie be most proud of in his career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Bennie have done? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with his superstars, lovers, childhood friends? How might Bennie describe how he felt before, during and after his stint at Sow's Ear Records?

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