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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, pages 259-293.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state are the Zillers traveling after they leave the circus?
(a) Nevada.
(b) California.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Washington.

2. How does Marx argue against vegetarianism with Amanda?
(a) He points out that Hindus worship the cow because of the meat it provides.
(b) The American Indians ate buffalo.
(c) The African witchdoctors hail hunting an animal as the highest form of respect for the animal's capabilities and life.
(d) South American witches ate fish.

3. What dead animal do the Zillers have on display at their zoo?
(a) A baboon.
(b) A garter snake.
(c) A tsetse fly.
(d) A grizzly bear.

4. What are Amanda's wishes for the Corpse?
(a) She wants to take Him public.
(b) She wants to give Him back to the Vatican.
(c) She wants to blackmail the higher powers with the Corpse.
(d) She wants to give Him a proper burial.

5. What is Nearly Normal Jimmy's explanation for why thunderstorms can affect human beings so strongly?
(a) Thunderstorms have negatively charged particles.
(b) The primal site of the rain falling.
(c) Thunderstorms provide a reminder that nature is stronger than human beings.
(d) The loud claps of thunder.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Marx express disdain in regard to Amanda?

2. From what infirmity do the caretaker nuns in the Vatican suffer?

3. What did Amanda send Plucky Purcell for Christmas?

4. Although she is overwhelmed by John Paul's outward appearance, what impresses the nurse about him?

5. Which of John Paul and Amanda's friends also befriended Marx Marvelous, leading the man to seek out the couple?

(see the answer key)

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