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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, pages 167-187.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marx admit about his impressions of the Zillers in his journal?
(a) He is afraid of Amanda.
(b) He is unable to be objective about them.
(c) He finds them to be too strange to not be repulsed.
(d) He dislikes John Paul.

2. What is celebrated at the banquet on Ziller's first night with the circus?
(a) His new love with Amanda.
(b) His celebrated drumming techniques.
(c) Amanda's pregnancy.
(d) Mon Cul.

3. Why does Amanda believe that Marx joined their zoo?
(a) Marx is obsessed with baboons.
(b) Marx longs for simple working pleasures.
(c) Marx is in love with her.
(d) Marx is missing spiritual significance in his life and is hoping to find it with them.

4. What did Amanda send Plucky Purcell for Christmas?
(a) Marijuana cookies.
(b) LSD-laced candy.
(c) Beer bread.
(d) Mushroom tea.

5. What position does Marx Marvelous pursue with Amanda and John Paul?
(a) Animal tamer.
(b) Manager of the zoo.
(c) Priest.
(d) Hotdog guru.

Short Answer Questions

1. Plucky Purcell concludes that he does not hate Catholicism. What does he realize he detests instead?

2. What new character is referenced when the narrator switches time frames after discussing Amanda's time in the hospital?

3. How does Plucky rid himself of the rednecks?

4. What is the name of the society Plucky has accidentally infiltrated?

5. What does Marx believe about John Paul and Amanda in regards to religion?

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