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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 did Marx previously conclude about Christianity, prior to his employment by the Zillers?
(a) The religion is dying.
(b) People have abandoned the religion to the zealots.
(c) The religion understands the world.
(d) The religion is too timid.

2. Why is Plucky able to pose as Brother Dallas?
(a) He is carrying Brother Dallas's journal.
(b) He looks identical to him.
(c) He is able to speak German.
(d) His martial arts skills.

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

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

5. Fill in the blank: the name "Marx" was chosen by Marx Marvelous because it triggered America's hatred of _______.
(a) Misspelled names.
(b) Communism.
(c) Comedy.
(d) Jewish men from New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new character is referenced when the narrator switches time frames after discussing Amanda's time in the hospital?

2. For what baked good does Amanda become famous?

3. Who is the circus manager and ringmaster of the Indo Tibetan Circus and Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band?

4. What is the name of Plucky's artist friend from Italy?

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

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