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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 change to his operation does Bogus consider in Chapter 30?

2. What does bogus notice Colm has at the boathouse?

3. How does Bogus offend the bus passenger?

4. How does Bogus fall asleep in Chapter 22?

5. With whom does Bogus live in Chapter 36?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. When Biggie made her announcement, why did Aunt Blackstone respond with "Of course it is. Certainly, yes!"?

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

5. What change does having Colm around spur in Tulpen?

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

7. What did Bogus's return package to his father symbolize?

8. Why does Bogus feel betrayed by the nurse?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bogus has various names throughout the novel given to him by other characters. Although different, each name represents an aspect of Bogus's character surprisingly well. Note the origin of each of the five names, and expand upon how they characterize Bogus.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In what ways does Ralph Parker's film title take on a double meaning? How could this title, and the film itself, be a commentary on the society at large? Has the situation improved or declined since the book's publication? Support your opinion with the text.

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