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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. Miranda reveals that she has recently been approached by a woman named Miss Lick with an interesting offer to make money. What does Miranda have to do in this deal?
(a) Have her tail removed.
(b) Research the history of the Binewski family.
(c) Spy on Crystal Lil.
(d) Perform as a Geek in the circus.

2. What is surprising to Oly about Miranda?
(a) That she is so shy.
(b) That she doesn't seem to have any talent.
(c) That she seems normal.
(d) That she is unattractive.

3. What is Chick's birth defect?
(a) He is a Siamese twin.
(b) He has flippers instead of hands and feet.
(c) He is an albino hunchback.
(d) He has telekinetic powers.

4. How did Aloysius Binewski and Lillian Hinchcliff meet?
(a) Lillian volunteered as a Geek in Aloysius' show.
(b) Lillian fell into the giant cat cage and Aloysius saved her.
(c) Lillian's father was a wealthy benefactor for the traveling circus.
(d) Lillian and Aloysuis were raised together from childhood.

5. What is the name of the establishment where Miranda works?
(a) The Dark Horse.
(b) The Paper Castle.
(c) The Slippery Rock.
(d) The Glass House.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Oly sneaks away to listen to a story while she is supposed to be watching Chick, what happens while she is gone?

2. What does Vern Bogner do when he sees the Binewskis step out of their car?

3. Who is Miranda?

4. When Chick's power is realized, whose reaction does Oly worry about?

5. What body part is Zephr McGurk missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Arturism?

2. Why is Chick almost abandoned by the Binewski family?

3. What happens when the children are brought to the hospital?

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

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

6. Why does Oly feel guilty after her performance at Miranda's work?

7. What happens when Arty asks Chick to make him a roast beef sandwich?

8. How does Oly gain access to Miss Lick's life?

9. How does Arty begin drawing larger crowds to his shows?

10. What happens when Al takes Chick into town?

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