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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. When Norval Sanderson returns to the circus, which body part is he missing?
(a) His toes.
(b) His nose.
(c) His testicles.
(d) His entire genitals.

2. How does Lil react when Oly tells her that the family is "dead and gone"?
(a) She has no reaction.
(b) She slaps Oly.
(c) She agrees.
(d) She begins weeping.

3. Who notices that Elly is recovering from the surgery?
(a) Oly.
(b) Arty.
(c) Chick.
(d) No one.

4. How do the twins keep their pimp quiet?
(a) They kill him.
(b) They threaten him.
(c) They tie him to a chair.
(d) They mutilate him.

5. What body part is the Bag Man missing?
(a) His face.
(b) His legs.
(c) His arms.
(d) His testicles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who begins acting as the twins' pimp?

2. What kind of lessons does Miss Lick give to Oly?

3. What surgery does Arty propose for the twins?

4. How does Arty get rid of Dr. Phyllis' followers?

5. Who saves the family's memorabilia?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Arty react to Oly's pregnancy?

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

3. What are Dr. Phyllis' reasons for wanting to create a new method of surgeries for the Admitted?

4. What does Oly see when she goes to massage Elly's muscles?

5. What does Norval report the followers are doing to survive, and how does Arty address this issue?

6. Explain Jonathan Tomaini's new role in the twins' adult life.

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

8. Who is the Pin Kid, and what happens to him?

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

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

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