2. What did Bogus need to accomplish for Biggie to stay with him after her friends left on the night he met Biggie?
(a) He needed to finish writing the poem.
(b) He needed to find her a decent snack to satisfy her.
(c) He needed to convince her friends to stay.
(d) He needed to complete Merrill's urine test.

3. What was spilled on the man in the men's room?
(a) Hot sauce.
(b) Ketchup.
(c) Perfume.
(d) Soap.

4. What disease did Bogus contract from Elsbeth?
(a) Chlamydia.
(b) Herpes.
(c) AIDS.
(d) The clap.

5. How did Bogus record the tale of his life in the middle of the night?
(a) By journaling.
(b) By video camera.
(c) By written letter.
(d) By tape recorder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which suggestion does the doctor NOT give Bogus for dealing with his problem?

2. What lie did Bogus tell the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company?

3. How do Tulpen and Bogus start their day, everyday?

4. To whom did Bogus lose his virginity?

5. Colm was named after _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the reasoning behind Mr. Fitch's contempt for "war-built" items.

2. Why did Bogus describe Merrill as "the great illusion of my life"?

3. Give a physical description of Ralph Parker.

4. How do Biggie and Tulpen differ in their reactions to Akthelt and Gunnel?

5. When Bogus promised to take care of a small matter in the home, Biggie seemed genuinely surprised that he could and would handle it. Why was Biggie's astonishment painful to Bogus?

6. How did Bogus's letter to Biggie differ from his daily interactions with her?

7. What offer does Tulpen make to Bogus? What reasoning does Tulpen give for her offer?

8. Describe the irony between Bogus's medical issues and his father's career.

9. Why did Ralph not think he needed to pay Bogus?

10. What caused Biggie and Bogus to fight in Chapter 14?

(see the answer keys)

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