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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 ignores them.
(b) He shoots them.
(c) He asks for their autographs.
(d) He mistakenly identifies them as old friends.

2. What is Elly's birth defect?
(a) She was born with a tail.
(b) She has no birth defect.
(c) She is a Siamese twin.
(d) She has flippers instead of hands and feet.

3. How does Arty imply that Leona dies?
(a) He killed her.
(b) She was poisoned.
(c) She drown.
(d) She was eaten by the giant cats.

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is Chick's birth defect?
(a) He is a Siamese twin.
(b) He is an albino hunchback.
(c) He has telekinetic powers.
(d) He has flippers instead of hands and feet.

10. What is Miranda's birth defect?
(a) She has telekenetic powers.
(b) She was born with a tail.
(c) She has no birth defect.
(d) She is an albino hunchback.

11. What does Lillian say is the greatest gift a parent can give to their children?
(a) The inherent ability to earn a living just by being themselves.
(b) An educational life of traveling.
(c) The knowledge that freaks are intrinsically better than norms.
(d) The societal gift of difference.

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

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

14. What is Vern Bogner's emotional state when he arrives at the shopping station?
(a) Apapthetic.
(b) Excited.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Frustrated.

15. What is Oly's birth defect?
(a) She is a Siamese twin.
(b) She is an albino hunchback.
(c) She has no birth defect.
(d) She has flippers instead of hands and feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on display in the Chute?

2. Why doesn't Oly tell her mother who she is?

3. Which name does Iphy say in her sleep, infuriating Elly?

4. When Oly arrives home after visiting Miranda's work, what is she worried about that prevents her from falling asleep?

5. What does Dr. Phyllis take over that was initially Al's job?

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