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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 possession that belongs to the magician is found in Miami at the beginning of this novel?
(a) Car.
(b) Hat.
(c) Suitcase.
(d) Cape.

2. What comprises John Paul Ziller's normal attire?
(a) Bone armor.
(b) Shaman's headdress.
(c) Loin cloth.
(d) Cut off blue jeans.

3. What drug was once found on Plucky that helped lead to his dishonorable discharge from the military?
(a) LSD.
(b) Hashish.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Mushrooms.

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

5. After his discharge from the military, what vocation did Plucky explore?
(a) Pimp.
(b) Smuggler.
(c) Undercover police work.
(d) Drug dealer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Plucky feel about Amanda?

2. How do Amanda and Ziller immediately feel about each other at first sight?

3. What offer from Nearly Normal Jimmy did John Paul decline after the disbanding of the circus?

4. What is revealed about John Paul's relationship status?

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

(see the answer key)

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