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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, pages 294-327, and Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Plucky feel about Amanda?
(a) He is instantly attracted to her.
(b) He does not agree with her lifestyle, but likes her as a person.
(c) He knows that she will be John Paul's downfall.
(d) He feels that she is wrong for John Paul.

2. In order to smuggle the Corpse out of the country, within what does Plucky convince his artist friend to encase the body?
(a) A wooden sarcophagus.
(b) Plaster.
(c) Papier-mache.
(d) Marble.

3. When Marx is introduced to the letters of Plucky, how long has Plucky Purcell been in the monastery?
(a) One year.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Five months.

4. According to Marx's estimations, to where must John Paul return if he is to find true spiritual enlightenment?
(a) Tibet.
(b) The moon.
(c) Africa.
(d) The sun.

5. After his suicide attempt, what changes begin to occur in Marx?
(a) He begins to relax about the notions of religion and spirituality.
(b) He begins to question his scientific notions.
(c) He begins to pursue other women.
(d) He begins to explore the idea of going to Tibet.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Amanda ultimately decides there is nothing morally wrong with eating meat, with what practice does she take umbrage?

2. What plants does John Paul bring Amanda in the hospital?

3. When Amanda suffers a miscarriage, what is the weather, which is hinted to be the cause of her accident?

4. What occurrence in nature does Amanda believe holds great, mysterious power?

5. What is the name of Plucky's artist friend from Italy?

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