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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. What is Bogus's opinion of Tulpen?
2. What type of people does Biggie not like?
3. Who was Bogus flirting with in Chapter 10?
4. What fee did Bogus dispute on his tuition bill?
5. Who does Ralph want to use for his next subject?
Short Essay Questions
1. What offer does Tulpen make to Bogus? What reasoning does Tulpen give for her offer?
2. Give a physical description of Ralph Parker.
3. How did Biggie's letters differ, and which did she send?
4. How does a katydid alter Bogus's view of the world?
5. Why did Bogus describe Merrill as "the great illusion of my life"?
6. How does Bogus's life with Tulpen begin to mirror his life with Biggie?
7. Compare and contrast Bogus's and Tulpen's views for a medical solution.
8. After Merrill offended Biggie, what did Bogus say to soften her?
9. Describe the difference between Bogus's worry for the mouse versus his worry for the turtles and fish.
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does the Water-Method man relate to or express the conflict of society during the time the novel was written? Cite at least three examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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