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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, pages 294-327, and Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Zillers rarely drink alcohol?
(a) They dislike the taste of it.
(b) John Paul believes it is sent from Hell.
(c) Amanda gets sick from it.
(d) They find it to be an imperfect drug.

2. Who is revealed to be the narrator of this book?
(a) Plucky Purcell.
(b) John Paul.
(c) Baby Thor.
(d) Marx Marvelous.

3. According to Marx's estimations, to where must John Paul return if he is to find true spiritual enlightenment?
(a) The sun.
(b) The moon.
(c) Africa.
(d) Tibet.

4. What self-imposed is inflicting Jesus in Marx's vision?
(a) He has flogged himself.
(b) He has been awake for forty days.
(c) He is fasting.
(d) He has refused beverage for days in the desert.

5. With whom does Mon Cul travel when the circus prepares to move?
(a) Baby Thor.
(b) Plucky.
(c) John Paul.
(d) Amanda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappoint Amanda about the weather of her new home with John Paul?

2. Why are the men impressed with Plucky Purcell?

3. What is celebrated at the banquet on Ziller's first night with the circus?

4. What offer from Nearly Normal Jimmy did John Paul decline after the disbanding of the circus?

5. What does Amanda attempt to teach Marx in his first days with their zoos?

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