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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. Who does Iphy announce that she wishes to marry someday?

2. How do the rest of the children respond to Dr. Phyllis' new position?

3. How does Oly react to Miranda's information about Miss Lick?

4. Which name does Iphy say in her sleep, infuriating Elly?

5. What did Dr. Phyllis believe was implanted in her abdomen while she was in medical school?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Arty asks Chick to make him a roast beef sandwich?

3. What significant event happens on the twins' 14th birthday?

4. Why is Chick almost abandoned by the Binewski family?

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

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

7. How is the twins' sick horse healed?

8. Why does Al choose to keep the children separate from the rest of the town folk?

9. What happens when Al takes Chick into town?

10. What happens when Oly visits Miranda at work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Self-acceptance is a theme that runs throughout the entire novel and may essentially be the moral of this story. In an essay, discuss the ways that Oly has overcome her hurdles to accept her body. Explain the ways that Arty's refusal to accept himself led to some of his decisions, and

explain how you think the Binewski parents have helped/hindered their children in the road toward self-acceptance.

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