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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Oly work as an adult?

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

3. What sick animal does Arty give to the twins for their 14th birthday?

4. What is the Geek's job in the circus?

5. What is Chick's hidden power?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Oly visits Miranda at work?

2. What does the article Oly finds tell us about Dr. Phyllis time in medical school?

3. Why does Oly visit Miranda in her apartment?

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

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

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

7. Describe Arty's appearance.

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

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

10. Describe Olympia's appearance.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jealousy plays a large role in the relationships between the siblings. Choose two siblings and, in an essay, explore the way that jealousy has pervaded their relationship. Discuss the reasons why you think jealousy has become such a large part of these family dynamics, and explain how the Binewski family's system of value has played into the jealousy between siblings.

Essay Topic 2

The twins' 14th birthday is also representative of major changes for the twins. In an essay, describe the changes that occur for the twins and what the twins realize about themselves from these changes. How do these changes affect the twins' "place" within the family?

Essay Topic 3

The twins present an interesting relationship as they long to be individuals, but physically share one body. In an essay, discuss how the twins are characterized as individuals in the novel. Then, compare/contrast the ways that their shared body helps/hinders them. Finally, explore the twins' romantic relationships and explain how each suitor affects the each twin's relationship with the other.

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