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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where did the man from the men's room work?
2. What does Bogus think will happen to Colm?
3. How did Bogus "escape" his Iowa life?
4. What fee did Bogus dispute on his tuition bill?
5. Which suggestion does the doctor NOT give Bogus for dealing with his problem?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Bogus's life with Tulpen begin to mirror his life with Biggie?
2. Give a physical description of Ralph Parker.
3. In Chapter 18, what comparison does Bogus make between Akthelt and Gunnel and his life?
4. Why did Bogus describe Merrill as "the great illusion of my life"?
5. What caused Biggie and Bogus to fight in Chapter 14?
6. How did Bogus describe the difference between him and skiers?
7. What is the difference between Bogus and Colm?
8. How does a katydid alter Bogus's view of the world?
9. Compare and contrast Bogus's and Tulpen's views for a medical solution.
10. What makes Tulpen change her mind about her offer at the end of Chapter 12?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What introspective view of Bogus can the reader gain from the way in which Bogus finishes his translation?
Essay Topic 2
Trumper and Couth are the same age, but Couth obviously plays the father figure in the relationship. What events or relationships in each boy's life led them to these roles in their friendship? Support your ideas with examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
At various points in the novel, it is clear that Bogus's relationship with Tulpen begins to mirror his relationship with Biggie. The similarities between the women and the fact that Bogus hasn't changed makes this possible. However, both women have differences in the way they interact with Bogus, and this shapes Bogus's character along the way. Compare and contrast Biggie and Tulpen and the effect they have on Bogus.
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