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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much time has passed since Bogus began his search for Merrill?
(a) Six months.
(b) A decade.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Two years.

2. What news does Biggie deliver to Bogus when he returns Colm?
(a) She tells him she is in love with Couth.
(b) She tells him Ralph is trying to sleep with her.
(c) She tells him Colm wants to move in with Tulpen.
(d) She tells him the movie has been canceled.

3. Where does Ralph's movie take place in Chapter 23?
(a) In Vienna.
(b) At the Pillsbury's estate.
(c) At sea.
(d) In Iowa.

4. Who helped Bogus to leave town for Europe?
(a) Merrill.
(b) Couth.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Tulpen.

5. Why is Bogus thrown out of the Iowa bar?
(a) He has consumed too much liquor.
(b) He refuses to pay his tab.
(c) He urinates on the wall.
(d) He is in a bar fight.

6. Why is Bogus angry at Kent when he sees him in the studio?
(a) He is waiting outside of the restroom with the camera.
(b) He lost reels of the movie.
(c) He made a pass at Tulpen.
(d) He wants to take Bogus's job.

7. Which did Bogus not do with the money from Dr. Trumper?
(a) Took a trip to Europe.
(b) Left money for Biggie.
(c) Paid off his old debts.
(d) Bought Colm an aquarium.

8. What can Bogus not understand about Tulpen?
(a) How Tulpen could sleep with Ralph.
(b) Why Tulpen would continue to stay with him.
(c) How Tulpen sleeps surrounded by aquariums.
(d) How Tulpen can continue to be so quiet.

9. What does Couth give Bogus before Bogus leaves for New York?
(a) Lobsters.
(b) Money.
(c) Photographs.
(d) Keys.

10. What is Tulpen's complaint about Bogus as they are getting ready for bed?
(a) Bogus does not clean up after himself.
(b) Bogus does not pay enough attention to her.
(c) Bogus does not try to find a more suitable job.
(d) Bogus does not make love to her enough.

11. What does Frau Tashy ask Bogus not to do at night?
(a) Type on the computer.
(b) Talk on the phone.
(c) Flush the bidet.
(d) Wander the halls.

12. When did Merrill disappear?
(a) A decade ago.
(b) Six months ago.
(c) Three weeks ago.
(d) Two years ago.

13. What relationship has transpired between Biggie and Couth after Bogus has left?
(a) He takes care of her property.
(b) He supports her financially.
(c) He lives with her.
(d) He babysits for Colm.

14. In Bogus's flashback, where was Couth?
(a) In the car.
(b) On a walk.
(c) In Maine.
(d) Lost at sea.

15. What do Sprog and his wife do after being exiled?
(a) They are killed.
(b) They sought revenge.
(c) They start their own colony.
(d) They attack sailors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Biggie gaining weight when Bogus visits?

2. What does Dante carry in his underwear?

3. Who is thinking about marriage in Chapter 32?

4. What does Throgsgafen mean?

5. What request does Biggie make before sending Colm to visit Bogus and Tulpen?

(see the answer keys)

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