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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. How old is Miranda when Arty first visits her?

3. Whose lengthy quotes are used to supplement information for the scrapbook collection of chapter 19?

4. Who does Oly see as being the first real friend she ever had?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are the twins placed under house arrest?

3. Briefly describe what happens when the Bag Man enters the twins' van after becoming engaged to them.

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

5. Who is Jessica H?

6. When they last speak, what does Oly ask Miranda to do?

7. Describe Mumpo.

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

9. How was the Bag Man affected, mentally and physically, by his wife divorcing him?

10. What is the Transcendental Maggot booth?

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

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 3

The family lives a life of separation from those who are "norms." While the family outwardly admits that they dislike "norms," Arty seemingly wants to be accepted by them. In an essay, compare/contrast Arty's vocalization of "norms" versus the actions that he partakes in while desperately seeking acceptance from "norms." How does Arty's view of norms compare to Oly's view? How does Arty's view of "norms" affect his relationship with his brother, Chick?

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