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

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

3. What does Chick chant when Mariposa, a circus performer, has an accident that injures her and kills her horse?
(a) "I hate horses."
(b) "Oh, no."
(c) "It hurts."
(d) "She deserved it."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the family measure the value of the children?

2. What is on display in the Chute?

3. Why does Crystal Lil take the children into town?

4. Which ailment of age does NOT affect Crystal Lil?

5. Why do the children have to go to the hospital?

(see the answer key)

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