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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. With what animal did John Paul Zimmer return to Washington after his studies in Paris?
(a) Parrot.
(b) Penguin.
(c) Baboon.
(d) Dog.

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 injured his knee.
(d) He dealt marijuana to his teammates.

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

4. What is John Paul's preferred method of transit?
(a) Train.
(b) Motorcycle.
(c) Car.
(d) Bicycle.

5. In what city were forty of the entertainers in the Indo Tibetan Circus and Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band arrested?
(a) Sacramento.
(b) San Diego.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does Plucky tell the rednecks to appease their anger at the circus folk?

2. Where was John Paul Ziller born?

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

4. What is Nearly Normal Jimmy's explanation for why thunderstorms can affect human beings so strongly?

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

(see the answer key)

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