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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. Even though Oly spends most of her adulthood in hiding, what does she do spontaneously that seems out of character?
(a) She critiques Miranda's pastries.
(b) She pretends to drown at the pool where Miranda is a lifeguard.
(c) She jumps into the giant cat cage to save Miranda.
(d) She puts on a strip show at the club where Miranda works.

2. What does Oly believe is a character trait that is in her genes?
(a) The ability to attract men despite her appearance.
(b) The ability to blend into her surroundings.
(c) The ability to put on a good show.
(d) The ability to speak well in front of crowds.

3. How does Arty make Oly feel in relation to the family?
(a) That she is the most valuable child.
(b) That she isn't as desirable as the rest of the children.
(c) That she is the most freakish.
(d) That she is the glue holding the family together.

4. How does Chick react to circus life?
(a) He despises being part of a freak show.
(b) He is nervous that he cannot perform to the caliber of his siblings.
(c) He is bouncing off the walls with excitement.
(d) He is constantly tired.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Chick when he begins working for the circus?

2. Who is Miranda?

3. What is on display in the Chute?

4. When Oly sneaks away to listen to a story while she is supposed to be watching Chick, what happens while she is gone?

5. How do the Binewski children interact with each other?

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