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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 does Bogus react to Tulpen's allegations as they are getting ready for bed?

2. What is the name of the limo driver?

3. What request does Biggie make before sending Colm to visit Bogus and Tulpen?

4. What "graduation gift" does Bogus's dad offer?

5. What gift does Tulpen give Colm before he leaves her house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way is Bogus envious of Couth?

3. How does Tulpen describe Bogus to Ralph?

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

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

6. Describe Bogus's new attire.

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

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

9. What might the statue foreshadow for the reader?

10. In what ways does Old Thak represent Ralph?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Couth doesn't only play the father figure to Bogus, but to Colm and Biggie as well. Give at least two examples per character of how Couth fathers the character and the effect it has on him or her.

Essay Topic 3

What introspective view of Bogus can the reader gain from the way in which Bogus finishes his translation?

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