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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages 48-83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nearly Normal Jimmy's explanation for why thunderstorms can affect human beings so strongly?
(a) The primal site of the rain falling.
(b) The loud claps of thunder.
(c) Thunderstorms provide a reminder that nature is stronger than human beings.
(d) Thunderstorms have negatively charged particles.

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

3. What dead animal do the Zillers have on display at their zoo?
(a) A grizzly bear.
(b) A baboon.
(c) A tsetse fly.
(d) A garter snake.

4. After his discharge from the military, what vocation did Plucky explore?
(a) Drug dealer.
(b) Undercover police work.
(c) Pimp.
(d) Smuggler.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Amanda's lover's band in the beginning of "Another Roadside Attraction"?

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

3. What is cited as evidence of genetic memory?

4. How do Amanda and Ziller immediately feel about each other at first sight?

5. Why are the men impressed with Plucky Purcell?

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