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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. When Sophie stops dating Augie, how many weeks does she have before her wedding to another man?
2. Which of the following topics of discussion is NOT brought up by Mintouchian at the Turkish bath?
3. Which of the following Russian leaders took out a hit on Leon Trotsky's life?
4. What does Thea purchase for Augie in preparation for their move abroad?
5. What type of strikes does Augie work to prevent while working for the CIO?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Sophie Geratis?
2. Why is Oliver evicted from the hotel where he is staying in Mexico City?
3. What happens when Augie offers to drive his disfigured maid home to her family in Normandy at the end of the novel?
4. What makes Augie squeamish about training Caligula?
5. Why is Thea planning to move to Mexico?
6. How does William feel about Augie's relationship with Mimi Villars?
7. Who collects venomous snakes, and why?
8. Who is Talavera?
9. How does Augie react when he is reunited with Stella, the model?
10. Why is Augie forced to leave Chicago after signing up with the CIO?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Augie's relationship with Mimi Villa is one that stays with him for the majority of his adult life. First, describe Mimi Villa. Where did she and Augie meet? Then, describe the incident that you believe led to the deep bond that formed between these two teenagers. How did they act as friends for each other in a way no one else would have been capable of? Then, describe the reaction from Augie's family and friends to his platonic relationship with Mimi. What troubles did he get into having such a close female friend? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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