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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 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 suggests that he is still the father.
(d) Ziller is initially concerned, but lets it pass.

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

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

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

5. What offer from Nearly Normal Jimmy did John Paul decline after the disbanding of the circus?
(a) He declines to take over managing to the circus.
(b) He declines an opportunity to travel to Tibet.
(c) He declines Nearly Normal Jimmy's offer to take care of Mon Cul.
(d) He declined to go record with the Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band in New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What possession that belongs to the magician is found in Miami at the beginning of this novel?

2. What drug was once found on Plucky that helped lead to his dishonorable discharge from the military?

3. What concerns Amanda about John Paul's quiet anxiety as they restore their new home?

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

5. Why are the men impressed with Plucky Purcell?

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