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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 must Marx run as one of his duties at the zoo?
(a) The candle light show.
(b) The juicer.
(c) The hot dog turner.
(d) The flea circus.

2. Which of John Paul and Amanda's friends also befriended Marx Marvelous, leading the man to seek out the couple?
(a) Baba.
(b) Plucky Purcell.
(c) Smokestack Lightening.
(d) Nearly Normal Jimmy.

3. Why does Amanda believe that Marx joined their zoo?
(a) Marx is missing spiritual significance in his life and is hoping to find it with them.
(b) Marx is obsessed with baboons.
(c) Marx longs for simple working pleasures.
(d) Marx is in love with her.

4. Why does Amanda insist upon freeing the garter snakes and fleas when the narrator switches to the future time frame?
(a) She is afraid that they are growing too dangerous for private care.
(b) She fears their governmental custody.
(c) She feels it is cruel to keep them imprisoned.
(d) She thinks they are depressed.

5. With what animal did John Paul Zimmer return to Washington after his studies in Paris?
(a) Dog.
(b) Baboon.
(c) Parrot.
(d) Penguin.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marx's estimations, to where must John Paul return if he is to find true spiritual enlightenment?

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

3. What occurrence in nature does Amanda believe holds great, mysterious power?

4. According to his letter, why does Plucky entertain notions of burning down the monastery?

5. While Amanda ultimately decides there is nothing morally wrong with eating meat, with what practice does she take umbrage?

(see the answer key)

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