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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bogus, what did Lydia Kindle want whispered in her ear?
(a) Spanish poems.
(b) French secrets.
(c) German ballads.
(d) Latin love songs.

2. In his flashback, why did Bogus leave the house?
(a) Biggie accused him of having an affair.
(b) Colm was teething.
(c) The landlord forced him to leave.
(d) He left to meet Couth.

3. To what character does Bogus compare Ralph?
(a) Old Thak.
(b) Akthelt.
(c) Gunnel.
(d) Gurk.

4. What did Lydia's boyfriend attempt to steal?
(a) A pendant.
(b) A button.
(c) A gold football pin.
(d) A cowbell.

5. What was Biggie's concern about Colm?
(a) He will be dull.
(b) He won't be bright.
(c) He will be hairy.
(d) He won't be athletic.

6. Where would Bogus like to raise Colm?
(a) In a padded room.
(b) At the zoo.
(c) At the circus.
(d) In his childhood home.

7. What was Bogus's job at the stadium?
(a) Dressing as the mascot.
(b) Selling peanuts.
(c) Selling souvenirs.
(d) Working as a janitor.

8. On what topic were Bogus's thesis chairman and father in agreement?
(a) Specialization.
(b) Insecurities.
(c) Education.
(d) Authority.

9. What does Tulpen offer Bogus when she thinks he is upset?
(a) A new home.
(b) A day to relax.
(c) A fresh start.
(d) A baby.

10. What trait does Bogus envy in Dr. Vigneron?
(a) Precision.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Ambivalence.

11. How does Bogus describe himself in the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) A lump of clay to be molded.
(b) A man of many failures.
(c) A keeper of petty injustices.
(d) A stranger in the mirror.

12. Why is Bogus having plumbing problems?
(a) The Water-Method is causing overuse.
(b) The plumber sabotaged the house.
(c) His pipes are copper.
(d) He sublet his house to athletes.

13. How did Bogus cut his feet in the country?
(a) On barbed wire.
(b) A razor blade.
(c) On sharp stones.
(d) On broken glass.

14. Biggie doesn't cry. What does she do instead?
(a) She pulls her hangnails.
(b) She plucks her eyebrows.
(c) She pulls her hair.
(d) She picks at her scabs.

15. Why did Biggie say Bogus still wouldn't succeed with a life like Couth's?
(a) He wouldn't be happy.
(b) He wouldn't try hard enough.
(c) He wouldn't feel satisfied.
(d) He wouldn't stick with it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tulpen is said to believe in facts. What does Bogus believe in?

2. Why was Biggie angry with Bogus's father after she and Bogus first get married?

3. What type of people does Biggie not like?

4. Who was Bogus flirting with in Chapter 10?

5. Who does Ralph want to use for his next subject?

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