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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. Which name does Iphy say in her sleep, infuriating Elly?
(a) Chick.
(b) Horst.
(c) Arty.
(d) Vern Bogner.

2. Why does Crystal Lil take the children into town?
(a) To have them checked out by the town physician.
(b) To purchase material for new costumes.
(c) To interview applicants for the circus.
(d) To treat them to a meal at a restaurant.

3. What job does Zephr McGurk take on in order to stay close to Arty?
(a) Electrician.
(b) Plumber.
(c) Tutor.
(d) Physician.

4. Who finds the Binewski children hiding in a cherry tree?
(a) Crystal Lil.
(b) A farmer from town.
(c) Children from town.
(d) Miss Lick.

5. Even though Oly spends most of her adulthood in hiding, what does she do spontaneously that seems out of character?
(a) She jumps into the giant cat cage to save Miranda.
(b) She pretends to drown at the pool where Miranda is a lifeguard.
(c) She critiques Miranda's pastries.
(d) She puts on a strip show at the club where Miranda works.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does Oly take up in order to get closer to Miss Lick?

2. How does Zephr McGurk affect Arty's show?

3. Which alcoholic beverage do Oly and Miss Lick drink together?

4. How does the family measure the value of the children?

5. Where is Chick kept when he cannot be watched by his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Arturism?

2. How does Zephr McGurk change Arty's show?

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

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

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

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

7. What happens between Arty and Chick when Oly sneaks off to listen to a story, leaving Chick unsupervised?

8. What happens when Oly visits Miranda at work?

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

10. Who is Leona, and what happened to her?

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