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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. What story does Plucky tell the rednecks to appease their anger at the circus folk?
(a) His travels.
(b) His fall from football grace.
(c) His best game.
(d) His time in prison.

2. What does Marx believe about John Paul and Amanda in regards to religion?
(a) They could change the world with their marriage.
(b) They are the bringers of a new spirituality.
(c) They could subvert Christianity.
(d) Baby Thor could grow up to be a priest with their influence.

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

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

5. How did Plucky manage to end his college football career?
(a) He ran off with the coach's wife.
(b) He refused to play dirty.
(c) He injured his knee.
(d) He dealt marijuana to his teammates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Amanda's speech impediment?

2. At the end of this section, what new development is revealed when discussing the future fate of John Paul?

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

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

5. According to John Paul, what disease has genetically altered mankind for the better?

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