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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 causes Bogus to rewrite the entire translation of Akthelt and Gunnel?

2. What does Couth give Bogus before Bogus leaves for New York?

3. Why does Ralph say it's hard to get information from Bogus?

4. Where does Ralph's movie take place in Chapter 23?

5. What change to his operation does Bogus consider in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bogus's new attire.

2. What role does Ralph play in the relationship between Bogus and Tulpen?

3. Why is the line from the diary familiar and important?

4. What makes the limo driver nervous on the way to Maine?

5. How is Sprog symbolic of Bogus?

6. Why is equality considered destruction in the story of Akthelt and Gunnel?

7. How does the phrase, "There was, of course, no logic to the dwarf's fear of Harold's rather large cat" relate to the movie about Bogus's life?

8. When Bogus returns to Tulpen, what changes are noticeable in their relationship?

9. What plans are being made for Ralph's next movie?

10. How does Biggie indicate that the relationship between Bogus and Tulpen is the same between Bogus and Biggie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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