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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 went with Bogus to the country?

2. At what age did Bogus lose his virginity?

3. After Bogus made his escape, who caught him?

4. What is Bogus's opinion of Tulpen?

5. What is Bogus's father's career?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give at least three examples to support Bogus's sense of entitlement in the world.

2. How did Bogus violate the girl in the country?

3. Describe the connection Bogus shares with Couth and why this is a strange basis for a friendship.

4. Why is Bogus affected by the disappearance of the eel?

5. How does Bogus's life with Tulpen begin to mirror his life with Biggie?

6. What makes Tulpen change her mind about her offer at the end of Chapter 12?

7. Describe the difference between Bogus's worry for the mouse versus his worry for the turtles and fish.

8. Explain what Bogus thinks disappeared with Merrill and how the two are related.

9. After Merrill offended Biggie, what did Bogus say to soften her?

10. How did the dictionary symbolize Bogus's work ethic in life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Focusing on the theme of generational conflict, analyze the ties between Mr. Trumper, Bogus, and Colm. How does Bogus's sexual past enter into his relationship with Mr. Trumper? Further down the family tree, how does that relationship help or hinder the relationship between Bogus and Colm?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the other male characters against Bogus. What can be learned about Bogus by studying the other male roles?

Essay Topic 3

Water continues to be a common theme throughout the novel from the Water-Method to Merrill's drowning and many instances in between. What does water represent throughout the story? Does it vary from character to character? Does it vary from situation to situation? Cite the text to support your answers.

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