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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 was Biggie's check refused?
2. In the bedroom that Bogus and Biggie share, why did the bedroom light continually go out?
3. What does Ralph want from his next film?
4. How do Tulpen and Bogus start their day, everyday?
5. Who is Bogus's doctor?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Biggie's letters differ, and which did she send?
2. Describe the connection Bogus shares with Couth and why this is a strange basis for a friendship.
3. 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?
4. Compare and contrast Bogus's and Tulpen's views for a medical solution.
5. How did the theme of Bogus's letter to Consumer Reports relate to the speech he would have given "number 368" if he weren't so exhausted?
6. What offer does Tulpen make to Bogus? What reasoning does Tulpen give for her offer?
7. How did the dictionary symbolize Bogus's work ethic in life?
8. Why does Bogus stop translating Akthelt and Gunnel?
9. Describe the irony between Bogus's medical issues and his father's career.
10. Give a physical description of Ralph Parker.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The story begins with Bogus looking for a solution for his urinary tract issues. Bogus notes that his father, who is a urologist, could not identify his urinary issues even though Dr. Vigneron claims they are quiet obvious. Expand on this thought and how it applies to Bogus's overall life. Also, Bogus has four choices for how to handle his problems. The choices are medication, abstinence, surgery, or the Water-Method. Explain how the choices he makes represent his interaction with the world.
Essay Topic 2
The Water-Method Man offers four homes as part of the setting for the story. The homes include Bogus's home with Biggie, Bogus's home with Tulpen, the brothel in Vienna, and the Pillsbury estate in Maine. Each of these homes is characteristic of the relationships inside. Explain the connection between each home and its occupants with support from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Why is it significant that Tulpen names her baby Merrill? What does Merrill's birth signify in Bogus's life? What developments in Bogus's life will set Merrill's birth apart from Colm's birth?
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