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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 Norval Sanderson leave the circus to visit?

2. Who is Jonathan Tomaini?

3. What does Arty purchase for the followers of the new religion?

4. Who is Norval Sanderson?

5. Who does Arty betroth to the Bag Man?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why are the twins placed under house arrest?

5. Why does Oly kill Miss Lick?

6. Explain the business endeavor the twins take on when they turn eighteen.

7. Who is the Pin Kid, and what happens to him?

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

9. What body part does Norval Sanderson gift to Arty, and what are the stories surrounding this body part?

10. What affect does Norval Sanderson have on Arturism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jealousy plays a large role in the relationships between the siblings. Choose two siblings and, in an essay, explore the way that jealousy has pervaded their relationship. Discuss the reasons why you think jealousy has become such a large part of these family dynamics, and explain how the Binewski family's system of value has played into the jealousy between siblings.

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

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.

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