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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 does Lil give Chick permission to do with his powers after he witnesses Mariposa's accident?

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

3. Where does Oly work as an adult?

4. Who is Miranda?

5. What is surprising to Oly about Miranda?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Oly visit Miranda in her apartment?

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

3. What is the profession of the Binewski family?

4. How does the family realize that Chick has special powers?

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

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

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

8. Describe Olympia's appearance.

9. What happens when the children hide out in a cherry tree?

10. What is Arturism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Al Binewski has strict rules that the children are to be kept separate from the outside world. There are many reasons for these rules. In an essay, describe two of the reasons why Al may have wanted to keep his children hidden from the townsfolk. Describe two incidents in which the children do come into contact with outsiders, and the outcome of those meetings, and describe the way that isolation has affected one, or more, of the Binewski children.

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

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."

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