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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. In order to make the task even more difficult for Chick to complete, what is the only tool that Arty allows him to use?
(a) His telekinesis.
(b) Recycled items found on the circus grounds.
(c) His imagination.
(d) His hands.

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

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

4. How does Oly react to Miranda's information about Miss Lick?
(a) She is upset.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is jealous.
(d) She is excited.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Al and Lil believe about their children?

2. What is the name of the Binewski family's circus?

3. What does Chick chant when Mariposa, a circus performer, has an accident that injures her and kills her horse?

4. How is Alma Witherspoon described?

5. Which alcoholic beverage do Oly and Miss Lick drink together?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Zephr McGurk change Arty's show?

2. What is Arturism?

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

4. What happens when Oly visits Miranda at work?

5. Who is Alma Witherspoon?

6. What is the unusual offer that Miranda been approached about, and how does she react?

7. How does Arty begin drawing larger crowds to his shows?

8. How is the twins' sick horse healed?

9. Why does Oly feel guilty after her performance at Miranda's work?

10. Describe the invention that Zephr McGurk brings to Arty.

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