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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who, in the imagination of Bogus, is the author of Akthelt and Gunnel?
(a) A queen.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A fool.
(d) A peasant housewife.

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

3. What is Bogus's real first name?
(a) Sam.
(b) Andrew.
(c) James.
(d) Fred.

4. When Biggie convinced Bogus to call his father, who did Dr. Trumper think was calling him?
(a) Bogus.
(b) A patient.
(c) The hospital.
(d) His wife.

5. How did Bogus tell his father he pays the bills?
(a) With checks.
(b) By working at the stadium.
(c) He admited to not paying the bills.
(d) By working odd jobs at the studio.

6. Why was Biggie angry with Bogus's father after she and Bogus first get married?
(a) He left Bogus's mother.
(b) He didn't want to see Bogus.
(c) He called Biggie names when they met.
(d) He wouldn't send money.

7. In what area did Bogus attempt to earn a PhD?
(a) Comparative Literature.
(b) Ancient Prose.
(c) The Art of Dead Languages.
(d) Old Low Norse.

8. In his letter to Couth, what did Bogus joke about being able to afford if Iowa won?
(a) Sterilization.
(b) A divorce.
(c) The urinary tract surgery.
(d) A real life.

9. How did Bogus get caught in his lie when he returned home from the country?
(a) He smelled of perfume.
(b) He had lipstick on his collar.
(c) He was wearing a condom.
(d) He had a woman's hair on his shirt.

10. Who did Biggie's friends say would be looking for her in the morning if she didn't leave Bogus's room with them?
(a) Pete.
(b) Steve.
(c) Dan.
(d) Bill.

11. Why was Biggie turned away at the grocery?
(a) She had too many items.
(b) She was out of cash.
(c) Her check did not clear.
(d) Her name was on a list.

12. Which adjective did Bogus not use to describe the man from the bar?
(a) Brave.
(b) Silly.
(c) Strange.
(d) Doomed.

13. What does Couth envy about Bogus?
(a) History.
(b) Education.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Fatherhood.

14. Which solution does Tulpen think Bogus should choose?
(a) The Water-Method.
(b) Abstinence.
(c) The surgery.
(d) The ointment.

15. What did Bogus NOT imagine was stuffed inside the item he hoped to find at Elsbeth's house?
(a) Postage stamps.
(b) Paperclips.
(c) Erasers.
(d) Pencils.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the Iowa football team play in Chapter 11?

2. How did Bogus "escape" his Iowa life?

3. How did Merrill introduce himself to Biggie?

4. Why did Bogus refuse to pay his Sears bill?

5. How did Bogus cut his feet in the country?

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