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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Why do the children have to go to the hospital?
(a) To meet a doctor who wishes to act as a benefactor for the circus.
(b) To address wounds from the shooting.
(c) To visit patients with rare medical conditions.
(d) To be checked up by doctors who are specialists.

4. Where do the twins hide on their birthday?
(a) In the giant cat cage.
(b) In Arty's tank.
(c) In their parents' bedroom.
(d) In the portable bathrooms.

5. Who finds the Binewski children hiding in a cherry tree?
(a) Crystal Lil.
(b) Miss Lick.
(c) A farmer from town.
(d) Children from town.

6. Which family member does the adult Oly live with?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her mother.

7. Who does Iphy announce that she wishes to marry someday?
(a) Chick.
(b) Al.
(c) Arty.
(d) Horst.

8. What does Miss Lick desire to do with attractive women?
(a) Mutilate them.
(b) Date them.
(c) Befriend them.
(d) Kill them.

9. What do Al and Lil believe about their children?
(a) That they hope they will one day live normal lives.
(b) That the more freakish they are, the less valuable.
(c) That the ones born "normal" bring them equal joy.
(d) That the more freakish they are, the more valuable.

10. Where is Chick kept when he cannot be watched by his family?
(a) In Arty's tank.
(b) Strapped to Oly's back.
(c) In his parent's bedroom.
(d) In the giant cat cage.

11. Why doesn't Oly tell her mother who she is?
(a) Oly is afraid that her mother will not recognize her.
(b) Oly believes her mother has chosen to forget her.
(c) Oly plans on telling her mother but has never had the opportunity.
(d) Oly doesn't know that Crystal Lil is her mother.

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

13. How old is Chick before Lil can carry him around in her arms?
(a) Lil is never able to hold him.
(b) Four months old.
(c) 18 months old.
(d) Three years old.

14. What does Miranda ask Oly to do for her?
(a) To loan her money for school.
(b) To take care of her cat while she is away.
(c) To give an interview about circus life.
(d) To pose for a medical drawings.

15. What does Alma have removed from her body?
(a) Her warts.
(b) Her freckles.
(c) Her limbs.
(d) Her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on display in the Chute?

2. What is the name of the new religion introduced in the middle of the novel?

3. What is Oly's birth defect?

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

5. What happens when Chick is hungry and Lil does not come to feed him?

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