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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vern Bogner do when he sees the Binewskis step out of their car?
(a) He mistakenly identifies them as old friends.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) He shoots them.
(d) He asks for their autographs.

2. What is Chick's hidden power?
(a) X-ray vision.
(b) Telekinetic ability.
(c) Ability to fly.
(d) Invisibility.

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

4. How does Al first utilize Chick's abilities?
(a) He teaches Chick how to play the piano during the twin's show.
(b) He teaches Chick how to pickpocket the crowd.
(c) He teaches Chick how to train the giant cats.
(d) He teaches Chick how to announce the other shows.

5. What job does Zephr McGurk take on in order to stay close to Arty?
(a) Physician.
(b) Plumber.
(c) Tutor.
(d) Electrician.

6. What is the name of the new religion introduced in the middle of the novel?
(a) Arturism.
(b) Binewskism.
(c) Geekism.
(d) Freakism.

7. How old is Chick when he begins working for the circus?
(a) Three years old.
(b) Ten years old.
(c) Six months old.
(d) Thirteen years old.

8. How does Zephr McGurk affect Arty's show?
(a) He completely changes its direction.
(b) He makes it more dramatic.
(c) He makes it boring.
(d) He loses money for the show.

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

10. When Oly sneaks away to listen to a story while she is supposed to be watching Chick, what happens while she is gone?
(a) Arty tries to smother Chick.
(b) Chick attacks Arty while he is sleeping.
(c) Chick damages the engine of the bus, leaving the family stranded.
(d) Chick wanders off and is lost in the woods.

11. What does Arty ask Chick to make for him, knowing that it will be a difficult task for Chick to complete?
(a) A roast beef sandwich.
(b) An origami hat.
(c) A hand-sewn circus tent.
(d) A sculpture honoring Arty's superiority.

12. What sick animal does Arty give to the twins for their 14th birthday?
(a) A cow.
(b) A horse.
(c) A cat..
(d) A dog.

13. Alma Witherspoon has been pen pals with someone for a long time and is terrified to meet him. Who is her pen pal?
(a) A convict in jail.
(b) Zephr McGurk.
(c) Her long-lost father.
(d) Horst the Cat Man.

14. How does Chick react to the task that Arty makes him perform?
(a) He cries.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He vomits.
(d) He ignores it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the followers of the new religion called?

2. How did the Binewski family children interact with the children of the town?

3. Who cleans the Chute?

4. How does Crystal Lil watch television?

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

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