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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 did Aloysius Binewski and Lillian Hinchcliff meet?
(a) Lillian fell into the giant cat cage and Aloysius saved her.
(b) Lillian volunteered as a Geek in Aloysius' show.
(c) Lillian and Aloysuis were raised together from childhood.
(d) Lillian's father was a wealthy benefactor for the traveling circus.

2. Who does Alma say that she desires to be like?
(a) Oly.
(b) Chick.
(c) Dr. Phyllis.
(d) Arty.

3. What is Miranda's job at this establishment?
(a) She is a lifeguard.
(b) She is an exotic dancer.
(c) She is a giant cat trainer.
(d) She is a pastry chef.

4. What is the name of the establishment where Miranda works?
(a) The Paper Castle.
(b) The Dark Horse.
(c) The Glass House.
(d) The Slippery Rock.

5. Which ailment of age does NOT affect Crystal Lil?
(a) Muteness.
(b) Deafness.
(c) Mental instability.
(d) Blindness.

Short Answer 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?

2. What problem does Zephr McGurk wish to alleviate for Arty?

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

4. Where does Oly work as an adult?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the children are brought to the hospital?

2. Who is Leona, and what happened to her?

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

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

5. Describe how we first see Oly's adult life.

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

7. Why does Oly visit Miranda in her apartment?

8. Who is Alma Witherspoon?

9. How does the family realize that Chick has special powers?

10. What happens to the Binewski family in the parking lot of the shopping center?

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