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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 old are the twins when they move into their own van?

3. Who notices that Elly is recovering from the surgery?

4. Which character begins self-medicating, taking lots of pills, and sleeping for days at a time?

5. Who is Oly plotting to murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the twins placed under house arrest?

2. What does Norval report the followers are doing to survive, and how does Arty address this issue?

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

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

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

7. Explain Jonathan Tomaini's new role in the twins' adult life.

8. Explain the process of tithing in Arturism and the significance of calling this process "tithing."

9. What are Dr. Phyllis' reasons for wanting to create a new method of surgeries for the Admitted?

10. What does Oly see when she goes to massage Elly's muscles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arturism is the cult that Arty starts for his followers which seems very similar to the unusual hobby of Miss Lick. In an essay, explain the beliefs of Arturism and the process that followers must adhere in order to be accepted. Why is Alma Witherspoon's reaction to the process vital to Arty's rise in power? How does Arturism compare to what is seen on Miss Lick's home flicks?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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