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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. Biggie doesn't cry. What does she do instead?

2. What did Bogus tell Colm about the duck?

3. What disease did Bogus contract from Elsbeth?

4. What was Bogus's complaint about Sinclair?

5. Which adjective did Bogus not use to describe the man from the bar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give at least three examples to support Bogus's sense of entitlement in the world.

2. How did the dictionary symbolize Bogus's work ethic in life?

3. How does a katydid alter Bogus's view of the world?

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

5. How did Bogus's tone change from letter to letter?

6. Why did Bogus decide he couldn't be with the girl in the country?

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

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

9. What is the difference between Bogus and Colm?

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

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

Bogus Trumper, the main character, makes significant progress throughout the book. Describe this character development and include circumstances from the story that helped prompt this change.

Essay Topic 3

The sexual revolution in America challenged the traditional family unit with people turning towards communes in place of the individual family. Describe the parallels of the time period and the events of the book. How does this view also illustrate the relationship between Bogus, Biggie, and their parents?

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