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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. For what reasons does Marx persuade Plucky that revealing the Corpse to the world would be a bad idea?
(a) Jesus would not have wanted to be used in this manner.
(b) The revelation could destroy people's lives.
(c) They would be murdered before they could reveal the Corpse.
(d) No one would believe them.

2. What hint does John Paul leave behind for Amanda when he, Plucky, and Mon Cul run away the Corpse?
(a) A magazine clipping about a deadly expedition into the Arctic.
(b) A map of Jerusalem.
(c) His journal, which details his dreams about dying in the sunlight.
(d) An article about an experimental solar balloon that can be manned by baboons.

3. Why do the Zillers, Marx, and Plucky find the Second Coming problematic?
(a) They are in charge of revealing the Lord to the world.
(b) Jesus would never have wanted the Second Coming to be marked with violence and fear.
(c) No one will believe them.
(d) Jesus Christ never ascended to Heaven.

4. For what piece of vegetation does Marx help the Zillers hunt?
(a) Apples.
(b) Spinach.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Mushrooms.

5. Who rescues Marx from his suicide attempt?
(a) The Cowboy.
(b) Plucky Purcell.
(c) John Paul.
(d) Amanda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impresses and intimidates Plucky about the Vatican?

2. What movie does Nearly Normal Jimmy carry with him on his journey to his next destination from the Peace Corp?

3. After and despite her declaration that she cannot sleep with Marx, what transpires between Marx and Amanda?

4. What keeps Marx from becoming too jealous over Plucky's sexual encounter with Amanda?

5. The night after she makes love to Marx, what does Amanda reveal to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Marx attempt suicide and what change overcome him as a result?

2. Describe Marx and Amanda's last night and morning at the zoo.

3. What is John Paul's plan for the Corpse when he disappears with it, Mon Cul, and Plucky Purcell?

4. Why does Amanda decide she no longer wishes to be a part of the Corpse's future?

5. What is Plucky Purcell's fate and final message?

6. Discuss the continual conflict between Marx and Amanda prior to his suicide attempt.

7. Why is Plucky being sent to Vatican City and why is this significant?

8. What does Amanda point out that squashes Pulcky and Marx's idea of using the corpse to blackmail people in charge of the world?

9. Describe the Second Coming as Marx discovers it.

10. Why does Amanda refuse to sleep with Marx and what occurs after her announcement?

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