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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Throgsgafen mean?
(a) Great timing.
(b) Grand Thak.
(c) Give thanks.
(d) Good thinking.

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

3. What does Dante carry in his underwear?
(a) A hundred dollars.
(b) A knife.
(c) A picture of his wife.
(d) Mace spray.

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

5. How much money was in the letter from Dr. Trumper?
(a) $500.
(b) $5,000.
(c) $50.
(d) $50,000.

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

7. Why is Sprog exiled?
(a) He taunts the hero's wife.
(b) He runs away with the hero's wife.
(c) He kisses the hero's wife.
(d) He assaults the hero's wife.

8. What type of car does the limo driver own?
(a) He owns an old limo.
(b) He owns a Volkswagen.
(c) He owns a Mercedes.
(d) He doesn't own a car.

9. How does Bogus react to Tulpen's allegations as they are getting ready for bed?
(a) He sings a song about his failures.
(b) He writes a letter about the ways he'll change.
(c) He throws a fish out of the window.
(d) He urinates for a long time in the bathroom.

10. Who does the man in the car think is Bogus's drug buyer?
(a) Tulpen.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Merrill.
(d) Couth.

11. What does bogus notice Colm has at the boathouse?
(a) Patience.
(b) A routine.
(c) Stability.
(d) Friends.

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

13. What request does the hero make after his night out drinking with his bodyguard?
(a) He wants to have Sprog killed.
(b) He wants to sleep with Sprog's wife.
(c) He wants to see Gunnel once more.
(d) He wants to dance on the villain's grave.

14. In Bogus's dream in Chapter 28, where were he and Biggie?
(a) At the boathouse.
(b) At her parents' home.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In Vienna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Bogus not understand about Tulpen?

2. What does Bogus learn about Merrill before the agents release him?

3. How does Bogus offend the bus passenger?

4. What time of year does Bogus arrive in Maine?

5. What story does Bogus tell Colm each night before bed?

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