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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does John Paul tell while the group considers their options about the Corpse?
(a) The conquest of Africa by Christianity and science.
(b) His first sight of Amanda.
(c) His belief in innate goodness of men as evidenced by his travels in Africa.
(d) African natives and the mysterious radio transmissions which continue to mystify them.

2. How does Plucky Purcell feel about the monks around him?
(a) Amused.
(b) Respectful.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Afraid.

3. What devices are used to motivate the nuns and priests to continue working diligently at the Vatican?
(a) Electronic maps.
(b) World population counters.
(c) Metronomes.
(d) Clocks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What hint does John Paul leave behind for Amanda when he, Plucky, and Mon Cul run away the Corpse?

2. Where are the lumberjacks spotted by Marx and the Zillers?

3. According to the Peace Corp officer's letter, where is Nearly Normal Jimmy going?

4. In this flash-forward into the future, of what does Marx feel he and Amanda are running out?

5. What is Marx's ultimate idea on what to do with the Corpse?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Plucky stumble over the Corpse?

2. What is Amanda's theory about Marx's presence at their zoo?

3. Discuss the continual conflict between Marx and Amanda prior to his suicide attempt.

4. Why and how does Marx address Baby Thor?

5. What is John Paul's plan for the Corpse when he disappears with it, Mon Cul, and Plucky Purcell?

6. What is significant about Amanda's wishes for the Corpse?

7. Who is Sister Hillary and why is she important?

8. Why is Plucky being sent to Vatican City and why is this significant?

9. Why does Amanda decide she no longer wishes to be a part of the Corpse's future?

10. Why does Amanda refuse to sleep with Marx and what occurs after her announcement?

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