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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. Who saves Oly and Crystal Lil?

2. How does Miss Lick die?

3. What is Arty's impression of Norval Sanderson?

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

5. How does the Bag Man communicate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Dr. Phyllis deny the twins what they were asking for?

3. Who is Jessica H?

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

5. Describe Mumpo.

6. Chapter 19 is more like a scrapbook than typical prose. Name two devices employed, and briefly explain the significance of this unique chapter.

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

8. How does Arty react to Oly's pregnancy?

9. What are Dr. Phyllis' reasons for wanting to create a new method of surgeries for the Admitted?

10. When they last speak, what does Oly ask Miranda to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Bag Man's arrival to the Binewski Fabulon is a highly significant event. It is as unexpected as it disturbing. In an essay, explain what you know about the course of the Bag Man's life and why he has sought out a job from Arty. Why you believe Arty chose to hire the Bag Man? The Bag Man expresses that he didn't want his children to become freaks. Explain how his actions have helped or hindered his children's psychological maturation.

Essay Topic 2

Self-acceptance is a theme that runs throughout the entire novel and may essentially be the moral of this story. In an essay, discuss the ways that Oly has overcome her hurdles to accept her body. Explain the ways that Arty's refusal to accept himself led to some of his decisions, and

explain how you think the Binewski parents have helped/hindered their children in the road toward self-acceptance.

Essay Topic 3

The twins present an interesting relationship as they long to be individuals, but physically share one body. In an essay, discuss how the twins are characterized as individuals in the novel. Then, compare/contrast the ways that their shared body helps/hinders them. Finally, explore the twins' romantic relationships and explain how each suitor affects the each twin's relationship with the other.

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