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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 does Gunnel stuff in the heads of the dead?

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

3. How does Bogus reach Vienna?

4. Who did Bogus set off to find with the money from Dr. Trumper?

5. What does Bogus learn about Merrill before the agents release him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Bogus relate his life to cancer?

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

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

7. How is Sprog symbolic of Bogus?

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

9. Why does Bogus tell Colm that the story he's been telling him at bedtime is real?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Focusing on the theme of generational conflict, analyze the ties between Mr. Trumper, Bogus, and Colm. How does Bogus's sexual past enter into his relationship with Mr. Trumper? Further down the family tree, how does that relationship help or hinder the relationship between Bogus and Colm?

Essay Topic 3

At various points in the novel, it is clear that Bogus's relationship with Tulpen begins to mirror his relationship with Biggie. The similarities between the women and the fact that Bogus hasn't changed makes this possible. However, both women have differences in the way they interact with Bogus, and this shapes Bogus's character along the way. Compare and contrast Biggie and Tulpen and the effect they have on Bogus.

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