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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages 84-118.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aside from his renowned sculptures, for what else did Zimmer have a stellar reputation?
(a) Inducing hallucinations.
(b) Singing.
(c) Drumming.
(d) Dancing.

2. Why are the men impressed with Plucky Purcell?
(a) Plucky was a college football hero.
(b) Plucky is very rich.
(c) Plucky is a heavy drinker.
(d) Plucky has a baboon as a companion.

3. What is Amanda's job in the Indo Tibetan Circus and Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band?
(a) Clairvoyant.
(b) Trapeze artist.
(c) Animal trainer.
(d) Contortionist.

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

5. Why does Amanda insist upon freeing the garter snakes and fleas when the narrator switches to the future time frame?
(a) She feels it is cruel to keep them imprisoned.
(b) She fears their governmental custody.
(c) She thinks they are depressed.
(d) She is afraid that they are growing too dangerous for private care.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what sort of friends and clients does Plucky prefer to associate?

2. What is Nearly Normal Jimmy's explanation for why thunderstorms can affect human beings so strongly?

3. How do Amanda and Ziller immediately feel about each other at first sight?

4. How does Amanda regard the nature of the universe in regards to Plucky's letters?

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

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