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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 is the sting blown?

2. In Akthelt and Gunnel, who is the hero's bodyguard?

3. Who kills Old Thak?

4. In Bogus's dream in Chapter 28, where were he and Biggie?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Bogus's new attire.

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

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

5. How does Bogus relate his life to cancer?

6. Why does Bogus feel betrayed by the nurse?

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

8. 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?

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

10. What does Bogus believe is causing Colm's night terrors?

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

The Water-Method Man offers four homes as part of the setting for the story. The homes include Bogus's home with Biggie, Bogus's home with Tulpen, the brothel in Vienna, and the Pillsbury estate in Maine. Each of these homes is characteristic of the relationships inside. Explain the connection between each home and its occupants with support from the text.

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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