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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fill in the blank: the name "Marx" was chosen by Marx Marvelous because it triggered America's hatred of _______.
(a) Communism.
(b) Jewish men from New York.
(c) Comedy.
(d) Misspelled names.

2. Calming Amanda's fears about his temperament, what reason does John Paul cite for his detachment as they restore their new home after the disbanding of the circus?
(a) He has not heard from Plucky in a long time.
(b) He is afraid Mon Cul is homesick.
(c) He had a bad dream about Amanda's unborn child.
(d) He is worried that Baby Thor does not care for him as a father.

3. For what baked good does Amanda become famous?
(a) Marijuana brownies.
(b) Mushroom cakes.
(c) Marijuana bread.
(d) Mushroom cookies.

4. Who is the head of the secret society of monks?
(a) Father Distberg.
(b) Father O'Dell.
(c) Father Gutstadt.
(d) Father Amnel.

5. How does Plucky feel about Amanda?
(a) He feels that she is wrong for John Paul.
(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 is instantly attracted to her.

6. What is the name of Amanda's lover's band in the beginning of "Another Roadside Attraction"?
(a) Shining On.
(b) Marxist Tendencies.
(c) Capitalist Pig.
(d) Long-Haired Freaky People.

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

8. Which of John Paul and Amanda's friends also befriended Marx Marvelous, leading the man to seek out the couple?
(a) Baba.
(b) Smokestack Lightening.
(c) Plucky Purcell.
(d) Nearly Normal Jimmy.

9. In what month did the Indo-Tibetan circus disband?
(a) July.
(b) January.
(c) April.
(d) October.

10. What is the name of the society Plucky has accidentally infiltrated?
(a) The Order of the Stick.
(b) Society of the Felicatator.
(c) The Marianists.
(d) Tibetan Monks from Shang-hai.

11. How does Marx feel about Amanda?
(a) He is afraid of her.
(b) He does not like her.
(c) He thinks she is shallow.
(d) He is in love with her.

12. What endangered animal do John Paul and Amanda agree to focus on conserving?
(a) The German loon.
(b) San Francisco garter snake.
(c) Tibetan panda.
(d) Alaskan polar bear.

13. What is the rooster's name?
(a) Big Paint.
(b) Del Rio.
(c) Roosterio.
(d) Cluck-Cluck.

14. What does Marx believe about John Paul and Amanda in regards to religion?
(a) They are the bringers of a new spirituality.
(b) They could subvert Christianity.
(c) Baby Thor could grow up to be a priest with their influence.
(d) They could change the world with their marriage.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Mon Cul travel when the circus prepares to move?

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

3. Where is the mysterious symbol on Amanda's body?

4. What did Marx previously conclude about Christianity, prior to his employment by the Zillers?

5. With what animal did John Paul Zimmer return to Washington after his studies in Paris?

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