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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fascinates Colm at Tulpen's house?
(a) The view from the kitchen.
(b) The books on her bookshelves.
(c) The creaking of the stairs.
(d) The fish and turtles.

2. What does Bogus learn about Merrill before the agents release him?
(a) Merrill is in Vienna.
(b) Merrill is dead.
(c) Merrill is lost at sea.
(d) Merrill is in hiding.

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

4. What is the name of the limo driver?
(a) Bryce.
(b) Sergio.
(c) Lucus.
(d) Dante.

5. How does Bogus offend the bus passenger?
(a) Bogus leaves a suitcase in the aisle way.
(b) Bogus insists that the passenger is Merrill.
(c) Bogus continues to kick the passenger's seat.
(d) Bogus asks the passenger if he has something to hide.

6. In Bogus's dreams, what fact do people not believe about Merrill?
(a) He is diabetic.
(b) He is lost.
(c) He is kind-hearted.
(d) He is real.

7. What does Bogus throw from the dock while talking to Colm?
(a) Seashells.
(b) A sand bucket.
(c) Clumps of mud.
(d) Snails.

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

9. How does Couth describe himself to Bogus and Biggie?
(a) An accomplished man.
(b) A satified man.
(c) A living man.
(d) A happy man.

10. What does Gunnel stuff in the heads of the dead?
(a) Live eels.
(b) Live scorpions.
(c) Live crabs.
(d) Live crayfish.

11. What does Tulpen name her baby?
(a) Merrill.
(b) Sid.
(c) Anna.
(d) Danico.

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

13. Who does Colm want to tuck him in bed the night before the feast?
(a) Tulpen.
(b) Couth.
(c) Bogus.
(d) Biggie.

14. How does Bogus fall asleep in Chapter 22?
(a) By watching a favorite old movie.
(b) By dreaming about Merrill.
(c) By listening to the couple in the next room.
(d) By listening to a tape recording of Biggie.

15. How does Bogus reach Vienna?
(a) Train.
(b) Boat.
(c) Hitchhiking.
(d) Skis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bogus see Merrill in Chapter 22?

2. Who takes Bogus's suitcase?

3. What does the hotel maid do in Bogus's hallucination?

4. What gift does Tulpen give Colm before he leaves her house?

5. How much money was in the letter from Dr. Trumper?

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