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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 Bogus react to Tulpen's allegations as they are getting ready for bed?

2. How much time has passed since Bogus began his search for Merrill?

3. When Bogus undresses at the studio, what article of clothing does he keep?

4. What scene does Ralph request for the movie?

5. Who is thinking about marriage in Chapter 32?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bogus feel betrayed by the nurse?

2. How does Bogus reflect on the life of a prostitute?

3. How have Bogus's views on promiscuity changed throughout the novel as he has grown older and had various relationships?

4. In what ways does Old Thak represent Ralph?

5. What did Bogus's return package to his father symbolize?

6. What clues does Bogus see around the house that foreshadow who is staying with Couth?

7. How does the phrase, "There was, of course, no logic to the dwarf's fear of Harold's rather large cat" relate to the movie about Bogus's life?

8. In what way is Bogus envious of Couth?

9. Describe Bogus's new attire.

10. What makes the limo driver nervous on the way to Maine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Water-Method Man offers four homes as part of the setting for the story. The homes include Bogus's home with Biggie, Bogus's home with Tulpen, the brothel in Vienna, and the Pillsbury estate in Maine. Each of these homes is characteristic of the relationships inside. Explain the connection between each home and its occupants with support from the text.

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

The story begins with Bogus looking for a solution for his urinary tract issues. Bogus notes that his father, who is a urologist, could not identify his urinary issues even though Dr. Vigneron claims they are quiet obvious. Expand on this thought and how it applies to Bogus's overall life. Also, Bogus has four choices for how to handle his problems. The choices are medication, abstinence, surgery, or the Water-Method. Explain how the choices he makes represent his interaction with the world.

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