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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. What is the name of the establishment where Miranda works?

3. What does Oly believe is a character trait that is in her genes?

4. What is Arty's birth defect?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Olympia's appearance.

4. Describe Arty's appearance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Arty's relationship with Chick changes as Arty realizes his power. In an essay, analyze the progression of Arty's view of Chick from his infancy to his death as well as the progression of Chick's view of Arty during the same time period. What elements have affected each brother's views of the other over the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The sick horse that appears on the twins' 14th birthday acts as the machine for many characters to take on new roles in the novel. In an essay, describe the different characters' reactions to seeing the sick horse and the way that either the appearance or the healing of the horse changed the roles of different characters. What does this horse symbolize in the novel?

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