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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. Why do the Zillers, Marx, and Plucky find the Second Coming problematic?
(a) Jesus Christ never ascended to Heaven.
(b) Jesus would never have wanted the Second Coming to be marked with violence and fear.
(c) They are in charge of revealing the Lord to the world.
(d) No one will believe them.

2. Given the existence of the Society of the Felicitate, what does Plucky point out as being a probable solution from the Vatican?
(a) The Vatican will be at the mercy of Father Gustadt.
(b) The Society of the Felicitate is the true power behind the church.
(c) The Vatican may work with them to present Christianity with a clean slate.
(d) The Vatican could kill them in order to keep the Corpse a secret.

3. 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.

4. What is significant about Amanda's pregnancy on the first night of her relationship with Ziller?
(a) Ziller ignores the pregnancy entirely.
(b) Ziller grows angry at her pregnancy.
(c) Ziller is initially concerned, but lets it pass.
(d) Ziller suggests that he is still the father.

5. What governmental agency is revealed to be involved with the mysterious magician?
(a) NEA.
(b) FBI.
(c) DEA.
(d) CIA.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the head of the secret society of monks?

2. According to Marx's estimations, to where must John Paul return if he is to find true spiritual enlightenment?

3. According to his letter, why does Plucky entertain notions of burning down the monastery?

4. Where was John Paul Ziller born?

5. Prior to Marx's vacation, what is the subject of many intellectual conflicts between Marx and Amanda?

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