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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chick explains to Arty that he can feel things that normal people cannot. What is one thing that Chick says he can feel?
(a) Truth.
(b) Death.
(c) Love.
(d) Mystery.

2. What does Lil give Chick permission to do with his powers after he witnesses Mariposa's accident?
(a) To harm people.
(b) To help people.
(c) To speak to animals.
(d) To make himself rich.

3. After Oly's visit to Miranda at work, what idea is reinforced in Oly's mind?
(a) That she will never be good enough to be a part of normal society.
(b) That her "freakishness" is something that she should be ashamed of.
(c) That she deservs even more attention than what naturally comes her way.
(d) That her "freakishness" makes her superior.

4. What does Alma have removed from her body?
(a) Her freckles.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her warts.
(d) Her limbs.

5. How does Chick react to circus life?
(a) He is nervous that he cannot perform to the caliber of his siblings.
(b) He is bouncing off the walls with excitement.
(c) He is constantly tired.
(d) He despises being part of a freak show.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual weather event is happening on the twins' birthday?

2. What does Lillian say is the greatest gift a parent can give to their children?

3. What do Oly and Miss Lick watch together?

4. What is the reaction to Chick immediately after his birth?

5. What does Dr. Phyllis take over that was initially Al's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lil Binewski do that is unusual during her pregnancies?

2. What is on Miss Lick's home videos?

3. What does Oly keep in the chest in her apartment?

4. What is the significance of Mariposa and her horse's accident?

5. What happens when the children hide out in a cherry tree?

6. Describe the invention that Zephr McGurk brings to Arty.

7. What is Arturism?

8. Why is Dr. Phyllis' hiring significant in Arty's climb to power?

9. Describe Arty's appearance.

10. What is the unusual offer that Miranda been approached about, and how does she react?

(see the answer keys)

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