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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, pages 24-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Amanda once hide inside a hollow tree in order to trick woodpeckers into pecking the tree?
(a) A stash of food.
(b) A fake bird.
(c) A bird's nest.
(d) A ticking clock.

2. What story does Plucky tell the rednecks to appease their anger at the circus folk?
(a) His best game.
(b) His fall from football grace.
(c) His time in prison.
(d) His travels.

3. Why did Amanda try to orchestrate a mass-smuggling of butterfly larva into the U.S.?
(a) She was dissatisfied with the lack of butterfly species in the country.
(b) She was going to sell them as drugs.
(c) She was hoping to find the perfect butterfly wings.
(d) She was afraid that they would become extinct.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For which college did Plucky play football?

2. Aside from his renowned sculptures, for what else did Zimmer have a stellar reputation?

3. What does Ziller generally report as his profession on government forms?

4. What is John Paul's preferred method of transit?

5. What is Amanda's job in the Indo Tibetan Circus and Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band?

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