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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 Miss Lick get Oly around "the homestead" while she is doing yard work?
(a) She makes her walk.
(b) In a wheelbarrow.
(c) Pulls her on a sled behind her.
(d) On her back.

2. Who spends a large amount of time spying on the twins?
(a) Horst the Cat Man
(b) The Bag Man.
(c) Norval Sanderson.
(d) Arty.

3. What is Arty's impression of Norval Sanderson?
(a) He doesn't know who Norval is.
(b) He loathes Norval.
(c) He is apathetic toward Norval.
(d) He enjoys Norval.

4. Why was the Bag Man released from jail?
(a) Because of budget cuts.
(b) Because of good behavior.
(c) He completed his sentence.
(d) He was exonerated of all charges.

5. Who is Norval Sanderson?
(a) The new giant cat trainer.
(b) Oly's romantic interest.
(c) A journalist.
(d) The twins' piano teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose decision is it to send Miranda to the convent?

2. Who begins acting as the twins' pimp?

3. Who acts as Arty's bodyguard?

4. Whose writings compose chapter 19?

5. How does Oly react to the process of Dr. Phyllis' mutilation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chick react to the scene in the twins' van?

2. What is the Transcendental Maggot booth?

3. What is the Bag Man's physicality and method of communication?

4. Explain the business endeavor the twins take on when they turn eighteen.

5. Why did Dr. Phyllis deny the twins what they were asking for?

6. What is the result of the Bag Man's spying?

7. Who is Jessica H?

8. What body part does Norval Sanderson gift to Arty, and what are the stories surrounding this body part?

9. Chapter 19 is more like a scrapbook than typical prose. Name two devices employed, and briefly explain the significance of this unique chapter.

10. What does Oly see when she hears Chick, Lil, and the twins screaming in the van?

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