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

2. What does Oly keep in the chest hidden in her apartment?
(a) Memorabilia from her first love.
(b) Memorabilia from Miranda's childhood.
(c) Memorabilia from the circus.
(d) Memorabilia from her own childhood.

3. How does Crystal Lil watch television?
(a) She does not believe in watching television.
(b) In a recliner, under her lucky afghan.
(c) Through the window, into the neighbor's apartment.
(d) With a giant magnifying glass.

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

5. What does Dr. Phyllis take over that was initially Al's job?
(a) Hiring of new acts.
(b) Direction of the children's shows.
(c) Medical care of the children.
(d) Marketing for the circus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chick explains to Arty that he can feel things that normal people cannot. What is one thing that Chick says he can feel?

2. What does Arty ask Chick to make for him, knowing that it will be a difficult task for Chick to complete?

3. What does Oly believe is a character trait that is in her genes?

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

5. What does Oly decide must happen with Miss Lick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Olympia's appearance.

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

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

4. How is the twins' sick horse healed?

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

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

7. What is on Miss Lick's home videos?

8. What is the significance of Mariposa and her horse's accident?

9. Why is Dr. Phyllis' hiring significant in Arty's climb to power?

10. Why does Oly visit Miranda in her apartment?

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