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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, pages 219-258.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is cited as evidence of genetic memory?
(a) The drumbeats the compel dancing.
(b) The earthworms coming up to the surface after a rain.
(c) The monarch butterflies return to the same trees.
(d) The birds flying south for the winter.

2. What does Marx admit about his impressions of the Zillers in his journal?
(a) He is unable to be objective about them.
(b) He is afraid of Amanda.
(c) He dislikes John Paul.
(d) He finds them to be too strange to not be repulsed.

3. Who is the head of the secret society of monks?
(a) Father Gutstadt.
(b) Father Amnel.
(c) Father O'Dell.
(d) Father Distberg.

4. What new character is referenced when the narrator switches time frames after discussing Amanda's time in the hospital?
(a) Marx Marvelous.
(b) Switters.
(c) Ellen Cherry Charles-Petway.
(d) Bernard Mickey Wrangle.

5. Why is Amanda initially impressed with Marx's theory of her spiritual state?
(a) He reminds her of the mountain hermit who mentored her.
(b) She respects his large vocabulary.
(c) She enjoys the passion in his words.
(d) She likes the musical candences in his voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the blank: the name "Marx" was chosen by Marx Marvelous because it triggered America's hatred of _______.

2. When the narrator switches story lines after discussing the logistics of Amanda's hospitalization, in what state is he and Amanda?

3. Which of John Paul and Amanda's friends also befriended Marx Marvelous, leading the man to seek out the couple?

4. Why are the men impressed with Plucky Purcell?

5. Who is in bed with Amanda when Marx returns home?

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