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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After how many weeks at sea is Augie's ship shot down by a German torpedo?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Three weeks.

2. Which of the following terrains is common in the city of Acalta, Central Mexico?
(a) Swamps.
(b) Rain forests.
(c) Mountains.
(d) Deserts.

3. How many universities was Bateshaw's experimental information turned down by?
(a) Six universities.
(b) Four universities.
(c) Eight universities.
(d) Ten universities.

4. Which of the following women does Arthur Einhorn begin dating, much to his lecherous father's liking?
(a) Momma March.
(b) Sophie Geratis.
(c) Lucy Magnus.
(d) Mimi Villa.

5. What does Thea throw at Caligula after watching his first fight with a live iguana?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Treats.
(d) Shoes.

6. How many sailors survive the sinking of the ship at sea?
(a) 20 sailors.
(b) 200 sailors.
(c) 2 sailors.
(d) 2,000 sailors.

7. What does Sophia Geratis do for a living?
(a) She is a scientist.
(b) She is a journalist.
(c) She is a maid.
(d) She is an activist.

8. What is the name of Augie's houseboy in Acalta?
(a) Xavier.
(b) Jacinto.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Amalgamia.

9. What type of animal is Bizcocho?
(a) A parrot.
(b) A horse.
(c) A dog.
(d) A lizard.

10. Which of the following Russian leaders took out a hit on Leon Trotsky's life?
(a) Lenin.
(b) Putin.
(c) Molotov.
(d) Stalin.

11. Which of the following characters states that "flying bullets are not unknown on Chicago's streets" during the labor movement?
(a) Augie March.
(b) Simon March.
(c) William Einhorn.
(d) Sophie Geratis.

12. Who suggests that Augie get the job working for the CIO?
(a) Simon.
(b) Kayo.
(c) William.
(d) Mimi.

13. Why is Augie forced to stay overnight at a construction site with Stella?
(a) Because Thea kicks him out and he has no where else to go.
(b) Because it is where Stella lives.
(c) Because he and Stella get lost.
(d) Because his car gets a flat tire.

14. How does Caligula fare in his first fight with a live iguana?
(a) He is a coward.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is powerful.

15. Who did Augie give all his money to before he and Thea broke up?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Stella.
(c) Thea.
(d) Simon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long are Augie's workdays while he is working for the CIO?

2. What does Augie give to Paslavitch in exchange for free room and board?

3. How much does Robey offer Augie per week to work as his assistant?

4. What city is Wiley Moulton from?

5. Which of the following statements does NOT describe millionaire Robey?

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