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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 occurrence in nature does Amanda believe holds great, mysterious power?
(a) Tornados.
(b) Earthquakes.
(c) Hurricanes.
(d) Thunderstorms.

2. Why are the men impressed with Plucky Purcell?
(a) Plucky has a baboon as a companion.
(b) Plucky is a heavy drinker.
(c) Plucky is very rich.
(d) Plucky was a college football hero.

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

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

5. Why did Plucky have to transport Mon Cul for John Paul?
(a) Mon Cul was ill and forced to stay behind with Plucky to recuperate.
(b) Mon Cul was refused entry onto the train.
(c) Mon Cul refuses to wear a helmet on the motorcycle.
(d) Mon Cul dislikes motorcycles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What possession that belongs to the magician is found in Miami at the beginning of this novel?

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

4. What instrument does Ziller play as Amanda sings during their first meeting?

5. In what city were forty of the entertainers in the Indo Tibetan Circus and Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band arrested?

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