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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. What is Iphy's last word?

2. Who does Oly ask to take care of Crystal Lil?

3. What body part is the Bag Man missing?

4. How does Norval Sanderson claim he lost his body part?

5. Who is angered by Arty's sudden promotion of many Arturism Admitted?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the Bag Man affected, mentally and physically, by his wife divorcing him?

2. How has Miss Lick gotten the video footage of Miranda?

3. What happens during Dr. Phyllis' surgery on the twins?

4. What is the Transcendental Maggot booth?

5. What is the result of the Bag Man's spying?

6. What does Norval report the followers are doing to survive, and how does Arty address this issue?

7. What does Oly see when she hears Chick, Lil, and the twins screaming in the van?

8. How does Chick react to the scene in the twins' van?

9. What does Oly see when she goes to massage Elly's muscles?

10. Who is the Pin Kid, and what happens to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The point of view within the novel shifts between Oly's perspective and Norval Sanderson's perspective. In an essay, explain what you have learned from Oly Binewski's perspective of the events and what you have learned from Norval Sanderson's perspective of the events. Why do you think it was important for Katherine Dunn to explore the story through different perspectives?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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