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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, pages 259-293.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Plucky Purcell find in the catacombs of the Vatican?
(a) The Dead Sea scrolls.
(b) The Shroud of Turin.
(c) The cross upon which Christ was crucified.
(d) Jesus's body.

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

3. For what reasons does Marx persuade Plucky that revealing the Corpse to the world would be a bad idea?
(a) No one would believe them.
(b) They would be murdered before they could reveal the Corpse.
(c) Jesus would not have wanted to be used in this manner.
(d) The revelation could destroy people's lives.

4. Who rescues Marx from his suicide attempt?
(a) Plucky Purcell.
(b) John Paul.
(c) The Cowboy.
(d) Amanda.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what piece of vegetation does Marx help the Zillers hunt?

2. Why do the Zillers, Marx, and Plucky find the Second Coming problematic?

3. Why does Amanda insist upon freeing the garter snakes and fleas when the narrator switches to the future time frame?

4. Why does Amanda believe that Marx joined their zoo?

5. Why did Marx marry his friend's pregnant lover?

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