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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. Chick explains to Arty that he can feel things that normal people cannot. What is one thing that Chick says he can feel?

2. What does Oly decide must happen with Miss Lick?

3. What does Oly realize Arty is having with "norm" girls?

4. How does Arty repay Zephr McGurk for the work he does on the show?

5. How does Chick react to the task that Arty makes him perform?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the profession of the Binewski family?

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

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

4. Why does Al choose to keep the children separate from the rest of the town folk?

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

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

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

8. What happens when Al takes Chick into town?

9. What is Arturism?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The twins' 14th birthday is also representative of major changes for the twins. In an essay, describe the changes that occur for the twins and what the twins realize about themselves from these changes. How do these changes affect the twins' "place" within the family?

Essay Topic 2

Al Binewski has strict rules that the children are to be kept separate from the outside world. There are many reasons for these rules. In an essay, describe two of the reasons why Al may have wanted to keep his children hidden from the townsfolk. Describe two incidents in which the children do come into contact with outsiders, and the outcome of those meetings, and describe the way that isolation has affected one, or more, of the Binewski children.

Essay Topic 3

Chick's powers are considered the most valuable and the most dangerous of the Binewski children. In an essay, discuss the way that different family members view Chick, and how they exploit Chick and his abilities. Finally, describe the way that Chick views himself and similarly, how he views his powers.

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