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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. How much time has passed since Bogus began his search for Merrill?

2. What time of year does Bogus arrive in Maine?

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

4. What were Bogus and Biggie's sleeping arrangements in Bogus's flashback?

5. How does Bogus offend the bus passenger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What clues does Bogus see around the house that foreshadow who is staying with Couth?

2. How have Bogus's views on promiscuity changed throughout the novel as he has grown older and had various relationships?

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

4. How does Bogus reflect on the life of a prostitute?

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

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

7. How does Bogus relate his life to cancer?

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

9. Describe Bogus's new attire.

10. In what ways does Old Thak represent Ralph?

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

Compare and contrast the other male characters against Bogus. What can be learned about Bogus by studying the other male roles?

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