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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 does Arty make Oly feel in relation to the family?

2. How does Al first utilize Chick's abilities?

3. Which name does Iphy say in her sleep, infuriating Elly?

4. Aside from the Binewski daughters, what is the hair color of all the other girls who work for the circus?

5. What do the twins experience for the first time on their 14th birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Olympia's appearance.

2. Why does Oly visit Miranda in her apartment?

3. What happens when Al takes Chick into town?

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

5. Who is Alma Witherspoon?

6. How does the family realize that Chick has special powers?

7. What does the article Oly finds tell us about Dr. Phyllis time in medical school?

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

The family lives a life of separation from those who are "norms." While the family outwardly admits that they dislike "norms," Arty seemingly wants to be accepted by them. In an essay, compare/contrast Arty's vocalization of "norms" versus the actions that he partakes in while desperately seeking acceptance from "norms." How does Arty's view of norms compare to Oly's view? How does Arty's view of "norms" affect his relationship with his brother, Chick?

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