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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. 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) Los Angeles.
(d) San Francisco.

2. Aside from his renowned sculptures, for what else did Zimmer have a stellar reputation?
(a) Singing.
(b) Inducing hallucinations.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Drumming.

3. Calming Amanda's fears about his temperament, what reason does John Paul cite for his detachment as they restore their new home after the disbanding of the circus?
(a) He is afraid Mon Cul is homesick.
(b) He had a bad dream about Amanda's unborn child.
(c) He is worried that Baby Thor does not care for him as a father.
(d) He has not heard from Plucky in a long time.

4. What endangered animal do John Paul and Amanda agree to focus on conserving?
(a) The German loon.
(b) Tibetan panda.
(c) San Francisco garter snake.
(d) Alaskan polar bear.

5. What solution does Amanda come up with in regards to their animal-less zoo?
(a) Insects.
(b) Vegetation.
(c) Domestic cats.
(d) Snakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what animal did John Paul Zimmer return to Washington after his studies in Paris?

2. How does Plucky feel about Amanda?

3. What is the name of Amanda's small child at the beginning of this novel?

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

5. Why do the rednecks at the bar disapprove of the circus?

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