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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 does the man in the car think is Bogus's drug buyer?

2. What does Couth give Bogus before Bogus leaves for New York?

3. Why is Sprog exiled?

4. How does Bogus reach Vienna?

5. What can Bogus not understand about Tulpen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plans are being made for Ralph's next movie?

2. How does Biggie indicate that the relationship between Bogus and Tulpen is the same between Bogus and Biggie?

3. 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?

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

5. In what way is Bogus envious of Couth?

6. Why is the line from the diary familiar and important?

7. What does Bogus believe is causing Colm's night terrors?

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

9. When Biggie made her announcement, why did Aunt Blackstone respond with "Of course it is. Certainly, yes!"?

10. What change does having Colm around spur in Tulpen?

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

Trumper and Couth are the same age, but Couth obviously plays the father figure in the relationship. What events or relationships in each boy's life led them to these roles in their friendship? Support your ideas with examples from the text.

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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