A Visit from the Goon Squad

Part A, Chapters 1-2

Reading Check

1. She is a kleptomaniac. (Chapter 1)

2. The scent of bath salts (Chapter 1)

3. A piece of paper on which “I BELIEVE IN YOU” is written (Chapter 1)

4. Stop/Go (Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. The shame she feels about taking personal objects from people suggests that she wants to overcome her kleptomania. (Chapter 1)

2. Chris seems to engage with him more than he usually does. (Chapter 2)

3. Chapter 2 takes place before Chapter 1 because in Chapter 1, Sasha refers to Bennie as her “old boss.” (Chapters 1-2)

Part A, Chapters 3-4

Reading Check

1. Mabuhay Gardens (Chapter 3)

2. They’re on safari. (Chapter 4)

3. As an anthropologist (Chapter 4)

Short Answer

1. He takes an interest in Bennie’s career. Jocelyn also performs oral sex on Lou. (Chapter 3)

2. It implies that Lou is using his power as a wealthy older man to convince the girls that they should do what he wants. (Chapter 3)

3. She is likely implying a connection between this moment and what happened to them later in life.