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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What body part is Zephr McGurk missing?
(a) His face.
(b) He is not missing body parts.
(c) His arms.
(d) His legs.

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) "She deserved it."
(d) "It hurts."

4. What problem does Zephr McGurk wish to alleviate for Arty?
(a) Sibling rivaly.
(b) Emotional excitement.
(c) Muscle spasms.
(d) Sexual intimacy.

5. Which name does Iphy say in her sleep, infuriating Elly?
(a) Vern Bogner.
(b) Chick.
(c) Horst.
(d) Arty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the establishment where Miranda works?

2. Where does Oly work as an adult?

3. What sick animal does Arty give to the twins for their 14th birthday?

4. Alma Witherspoon has been pen pals with someone for a long time and is terrified to meet him. Who is her pen pal?

5. How is Alma Witherspoon described?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Oly gain access to Miss Lick's life?

2. Describe Arty's appearance.

3. How is the twins' sick horse healed?

4. Why does Al choose to keep the children separate from the rest of the town folk?

5. Why is Chick almost abandoned by the Binewski family?

6. What happens when the children hide out in a cherry tree?

7. What is the profession of the Binewski family?

8. What does the article Oly finds tell us about Dr. Phyllis time in medical school?

9. What does Oly keep in the chest in her apartment?

10. What happens between Arty and Chick when Oly sneaks off to listen to a story, leaving Chick unsupervised?

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