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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, pages 219-258.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is worried that Baby Thor does not care for him as a father.
(b) He had a bad dream about Amanda's unborn child.
(c) He is afraid Mon Cul is homesick.
(d) He has not heard from Plucky in a long time.

2. In this flash-forward into the future, of what does Marx feel he and Amanda are running out?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Excuses for John Paul's absence.
(d) Time.

3. According to Marx, whose body is in the pantry when he returns home to the Zillers from vacation?
(a) Jesus Christ.
(b) Father Gustadt.
(c) Plucky Purcell.
(d) The Pope.

4. Why does Amanda appear to flummox the FBI agents in the future?
(a) She is able to smuggle her animals out of the house without their notice.
(b) She nearly forces him to question his reliance on symbols.
(c) She points out that they have done nothing wrong.
(d) She feeds them her marijuana cookies.

5. With what insect is Marx Marvelous fascinated on a scientific level?
(a) Ants.
(b) Cockroaches.
(c) Houseflies.
(d) Butterflies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the rooster's name?

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

3. What type of vegetation is common to the area in which John Paul and Amanda settle, much to their delight?

4. What do the Zillers do for the attempted baboon thief?

5. Who is revealed to be the narrator of this book?

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