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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. What is Elly's birth defect?

2. How does Arty repay Zephr McGurk for the work he does on the show?

3. What body part is Zephr McGurk missing?

4. Which family member does the adult Oly live with?

5. Even though Oly spends most of her adulthood in hiding, what does she do spontaneously that seems out of character?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the invention that Zephr McGurk brings to Arty.

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

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

4. How does Zephr McGurk change Arty's show?

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

6. What happens when Oly visits Miranda at work?

7. What does Lil Binewski do that is unusual during her pregnancies?

8. How does Oly gain access to Miss Lick's life?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Early in the novel, Oly says, "They thought to use and shame me but I win out by nature, because a true freak cannot be made. A true freak must be born." In an essay, explain the circumstances that led to Oly speaking these words; what contributes to Oly's ideas of a freak being made versus being born? Describe two ways that you believe the Binewski children have been made into "freaks."

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Chick's powers are considered the most valuable and the most dangerous of the Binewski children. In an essay, discuss the way that different family members view Chick, and how they exploit Chick and his abilities. Finally, describe the way that Chick views himself and similarly, how he views his powers.

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