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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 8, Educating the Chick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Crystal Lil take the children into town?
(a) To have them checked out by the town physician.
(b) To treat them to a meal at a restaurant.
(c) To purchase material for new costumes.
(d) To interview applicants for the circus.

2. How does Crystal Lil watch television?
(a) With a giant magnifying glass.
(b) In a recliner, under her lucky afghan.
(c) She does not believe in watching television.
(d) Through the window, into the neighbor's apartment.

3. After Oly's visit to Miranda at work, what idea is reinforced in Oly's mind?
(a) That she will never be good enough to be a part of normal society.
(b) That she deservs even more attention than what naturally comes her way.
(c) That her "freakishness" is something that she should be ashamed of.
(d) That her "freakishness" makes her superior.

4. How do the Binewski children interact with each other?
(a) They are enemies.
(b) They are too busy to spend time together.
(c) They view each other as co-workers only.
(d) They are close friends.

5. How are the children treated by the doctors at the hospital?
(a) The doctors handle them roughly.
(b) The doctors handle them with reverence.
(c) The doctors handle them as though they are fragile.
(d) The doctors treat them normally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on display in the Chute?

2. Why does Arty begin to grow jealous of young Chick?

3. What is Miranda's birth defect?

4. Why doesn't Oly tell her mother who she is?

5. When Oly arrives home after visiting Miranda's work, what is she worried about that prevents her from falling asleep?

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