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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 declined to go record with the Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band in New York.
(c) He declines an opportunity to travel to Tibet.
(d) He declines to take over managing to the circus.

2. What governmental agency is revealed to be involved with the mysterious magician?
(a) DEA.
(b) CIA.
(c) FBI.
(d) NEA.

3. What new character is referenced when the narrator switches time frames after discussing Amanda's time in the hospital?
(a) Bernard Mickey Wrangle.
(b) Switters.
(c) Ellen Cherry Charles-Petway.
(d) Marx Marvelous.

4. At the end of this section, what new development is revealed when discussing the future fate of John Paul?
(a) A corpse will be involved.
(b) He will be divorced from Amanda.
(c) Baby Thor will be sent away by John Paul.
(d) Mon Cul will run away.

5. What drug was once found on Plucky that helped lead to his dishonorable discharge from the military?
(a) LSD.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Hashish.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what insect is Marx Marvelous fascinated on a scientific level?

2. With what sort of friends and clients does Plucky prefer to associate?

3. How does Plucky feel about Amanda?

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

5. What sort of food was served at the now-abandoned restaurant the Zillers decide to buy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Marx on the run from the government?

2. What is significant about the suitcase found in Miami?

3. Describe Plucky's college football career.

4. Why is Marx interested in working with John Paul and Amanda?

5. How does Plucky Purcell keep the rednecks from hassling the circus?

6. How does Marx Marvelous attract John Paul and Amanda's attention?

7. Describe the Society of the Felicitator.

8. What are some of the potential obstacles to Amanda and John Paul's relationship and how do they work around them?

9. Why did Plucky become a drug dealer?

10. Who is Amanda?

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