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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Bogus see Merrill in Chapter 22?
(a) On the subway.
(b) At the grocery store.
(c) In a dream.
(d) In a bar.

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

3. When Bogus undresses at the studio, what article of clothing does he keep?
(a) His socks.
(b) His tie.
(c) His underwear.
(d) His hat.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Throgsgafen mean?

2. How much time has passed since Bogus began his search for Merrill?

3. How does Bogus react to Tulpen's allegations as they are getting ready for bed?

4. How is the sting blown?

5. In Bogus's flashback, where was Couth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Bogus's return package to his father symbolize?

2. How does Tulpen describe Bogus to Ralph?

3. In what way is Bogus envious of Couth?

4. How does the phrase, "There was, of course, no logic to the dwarf's fear of Harold's rather large cat" relate to the movie about Bogus's life?

5. Why is equality considered destruction in the story of Akthelt and Gunnel?

6. How have Bogus's views on promiscuity changed throughout the novel as he has grown older and had various relationships?

7. In what ways does Old Thak represent Ralph?

8. Why does Bogus feel betrayed by the nurse?

9. When Bogus returns to Tulpen, what changes are noticeable in their relationship?

10. How is Sprog symbolic of Bogus?

(see the answer keys)

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