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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helped Bogus to leave town for Europe?
(a) Merrill.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Tulpen.
(d) Couth.

2. How much time has passed since Bogus began his search for Merrill?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) A decade.

3. How is the sting blown?
(a) The police enter too early.
(b) Bogus loses the hashish.
(c) The dealer steals the hashish.
(d) The dealer doesn't take the money.

4. When Bogus undresses at the studio, what article of clothing does he keep?
(a) His socks.
(b) His tie.
(c) His hat.
(d) His underwear.

5. How does Bogus react to Tulpen's allegations as they are getting ready for bed?
(a) He throws a fish out of the window.
(b) He writes a letter about the ways he'll change.
(c) He urinates for a long time in the bathroom.
(d) He sings a song about his failures.

6. How does Tulpen feel about Colm by the end of his trip?
(a) She thinks he's nice at a distance.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She can't wait for him to leave.
(d) She realizes she'll never want children.

7. What relationship has transpired between Biggie and Couth after Bogus has left?
(a) He babysits for Colm.
(b) He supports her financially.
(c) He lives with her.
(d) He takes care of her property.

8. In Bogus's dream in Chapter 28, where were he and Biggie?
(a) At the boathouse.
(b) At her parents' home.
(c) In Vienna.
(d) In a hotel.

9. Why does Ralph say it's hard to get information from Bogus?
(a) He's too angry.
(b) He takes everything personally.
(c) He lies often.
(d) He's very distant.

10. What causes Tulpen to cry after her argument with Bogus?
(a) Bogus invites Ralph over in the middle of their argument.
(b) Bogus will not eat her cooking.
(c) Bogus refuses to talk anymore.
(d) Bogus calls her "Biggie."

11. What gift does Tulpen give Colm before he leaves her house?
(a) A water bottle.
(b) A book.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A fish.

12. Where does Ralph's movie take place in Chapter 23?
(a) In Iowa.
(b) In Vienna.
(c) At sea.
(d) At the Pillsbury's estate.

13. What does Throgsgafen mean?
(a) Good thinking.
(b) Grand Thak.
(c) Give thanks.
(d) Great timing.

14. What does bogus notice Colm has at the boathouse?
(a) A routine.
(b) Stability.
(c) Patience.
(d) Friends.

15. Whom does Dante mistake for Mr. Pillsbury?
(a) Colm.
(b) Bogus.
(c) Couth.
(d) Ralph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tulpen name her baby?

2. Why does the character in Akthelt and Gunnel not want their son visiting the father?

3. What change to his operation does Bogus consider in Chapter 30?

4. When did Merrill disappear?

5. What does Ralph send Bogus after surgery?

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