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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. How does the Bag Man communicate?

2. How does Arty get rid of Dr. Phyllis' followers?

3. Who kills Arty?

4. In whom do the twins confide the truth of their new business?

5. What does Oly pour in the steam room tubes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Oly's relationship with Miss Lick begin to change in a way that Oly wasn't expecting?

2. How has Miss Lick gotten the video footage of Miranda?

3. What does Oly see when she hears Chick, Lil, and the twins screaming in the van?

4. Chapter 19 is more like a scrapbook than typical prose. Name two devices employed, and briefly explain the significance of this unique chapter.

5. How does Chick react to the scene in the twins' van?

6. Who is Jessica H?

7. Describe Mumpo.

8. What is the result of the Bag Man's spying?

9. Why does Oly kill Miss Lick?

10. What happens during Dr. Phyllis' surgery on the twins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Bag Man's arrival to the Binewski Fabulon is a highly significant event. It is as unexpected as it disturbing. In an essay, explain what you know about the course of the Bag Man's life and why he has sought out a job from Arty. Why you believe Arty chose to hire the Bag Man? The Bag Man expresses that he didn't want his children to become freaks. Explain how his actions have helped or hindered his children's psychological maturation.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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