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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. Fill in the blank: the name "Marvelous" was chosen by Marx Marvelous to trigger America's hatred of _______.
(a) Pagans.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) Magicians.
(d) Homosexuals.

2. What is Nearly Normal Jimmy's explanation for why thunderstorms can affect human beings so strongly?
(a) Thunderstorms have negatively charged particles.
(b) Thunderstorms provide a reminder that nature is stronger than human beings.
(c) The loud claps of thunder.
(d) The primal site of the rain falling.

3. What does Amanda suggest about the FBI agent's anger at her ideas to Marx?
(a) He is a symbol junkie.
(b) He thinks Amanda is spoiled and entitled.
(c) He is too afraid to question the allegiances in his life.
(d) He knows Amanda is right.

4. What story does John Paul tell while the group considers their options about the Corpse?
(a) His belief in innate goodness of men as evidenced by his travels in Africa.
(b) His first sight of Amanda.
(c) The conquest of Africa by Christianity and science.
(d) African natives and the mysterious radio transmissions which continue to mystify them.

5. After his discharge from the military, what vocation did Plucky explore?
(a) Drug dealer.
(b) Pimp.
(c) Undercover police work.
(d) Smuggler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Plucky's theory about the nature of the Church in regards to the Corpse?

2. Where are the lumberjacks spotted by Marx and the Zillers?

3. How does John Paul pay for Amanda's hospitalization?

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

5. What false alarm frightens the group from their story-telling session when trying to decide what to do with the Corpse?

(see the answer key)

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