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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages 48-83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was John Paul Ziller born?
(a) The Romanian caravans.
(b) The Congo.
(c) The Nile.
(d) The Sahara.

2. For which college did Plucky play football?
(a) Texas Tech.
(b) Duke University.
(c) California Tech.
(d) Harvard University.

3. What occurrence in nature does Amanda believe holds great, mysterious power?
(a) Thunderstorms.
(b) Tornados.
(c) Hurricanes.
(d) Earthquakes.

4. How did Plucky manage to end his college football career?
(a) He refused to play dirty.
(b) He ran off with the coach's wife.
(c) He injured his knee.
(d) He dealt marijuana to his teammates.

5. With what animal did John Paul Zimmer return to Washington after his studies in Paris?
(a) Dog.
(b) Baboon.
(c) Penguin.
(d) Parrot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Amanda's lover's band in the beginning of "Another Roadside Attraction"?

2. In what month did the Indo-Tibetan circus disband?

3. According to the narrator, what keeps Plucky from having a traditionally handsome face?

4. What governmental agency is revealed to be involved with the mysterious magician?

5. What sort of food was served at the now-abandoned restaurant the Zillers decide to buy?

(see the answer key)

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