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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. While the rest of the studio crew is reviewing footage, where does Ralph send the errand boy?

2. What was spilled on the man in the men's room?

3. What does Mektig mean in Old Low Norse?

4. What does etymological mean?

5. Whom does Bogus encounter in the night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. How did Bogus describe the difference between him and skiers?

4. How did Bogus describe Biggie's femininity upon meeting her?

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Merrill Overturf dies in the Danube looking for the tank he often mentioned to Bogus. He was hoping to impress a girl with his discovery. What symbolism does this death have in relation to the way Merrill led his life?

Essay Topic 2

The poem of Akthelt and Gunnel is added to give Bogus another lens through which to examine his life. Find and support at least four connections between the Akthelt and Gunnel story and the main story of Bogus's life. In what ways can writing his thesis help Bogus to grow?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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