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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 16, The Fly Roper and the Transcendental Maggot.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Oly's father training her to do for the circus?
(a) Pickpocket unsuspecting customers.
(b) Perform as the Geek.
(c) Train the large cats.
(d) Act as a vocal announcer.

2. How did the Binewski family children interact with the children of the town?
(a) The Binewski children were sent to regular elementary school.
(b) The Binewski children put on special shows for neighborhood children.
(c) The Binewski children sold their friendships to the highest paying buyers.
(d) The Binewski children were kept separate from all other children.

3. How does Arty repay Zephr McGurk for the work he does on the show?
(a) He pays Zephr in cash.
(b) He fires Zephr.
(c) He mutliates Zephr.
(d) He gives Zephr women.

4. Who is Leona, the girl with the alligator tail?
(a) Arty's love interest.
(b) Oly's imaginary friend.
(c) A Binewski child who died.
(d) A performer in a rival circus.

5. How do the rest of the children respond to Dr. Phyllis' new position?
(a) They are ecstatic.
(b) They dislike it.
(c) They never find out.
(d) They are apathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who cleans the Chute?

2. What is Norval Sanderson's favorite act in the circus?

3. When Norval Sanderson returns to the circus, which body part is he missing?

4. What job does Zephr McGurk take on in order to stay close to Arty?

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

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