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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Even though Marx finds it hard to take John Paul seriously, what does the scientist admit about the magician?
2. What is the name of Amanda's lover's band in the beginning of "Another Roadside Attraction"?
3. What occurrence in nature does Amanda believe holds great, mysterious power?
4. Where is the mysterious symbol on Amanda's body?
5. Who is the head of the secret society of monks?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to the jumps in the future with the narrator, what is significant about John Paul's disappearance?
2. What are the differing opinions on the spiritual power of thunderstorms?
3. How does John Paul pay for Amanda's hospitalization?
4. Why is John Paul distracted when he and Amanda begin to restore the shack and how does she feel about it?
5. What is significant about Plucky's job in logging?
6. What compromises do the Zillers make about food in their roadside zoo?
7. Why is Marx interested in working with John Paul and Amanda?
8. Why was Plucky discharged from the military?
9. What solution does Amanda come up with in regards to the animal portion of their zoo?
10. What happens to Amanda's pregnancy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the character of Amanda as a possible replacement for Jesus Christ. Compare and contrast the two characters, particularly in regards to their religion and analyze the reasons who Marx believes that Amanda's brand of spirituality is more in tune with the needs of the modern world. Compose a thesis statement and cites specific examples from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay that presents the character of Mon Cul as the link between science and faith (Marx Marvelous's motivation through the novel). Discuss his layered role as a companion to John Paul (as well as the man's motivation for acquiring the baboon) and the significance behind the experimental balloon's need for baboons (particularly in regards to Mon Cul steering the balloon with himself, John Paul, and the Corpse as passengers). Develop a clear thesis statement on this topic and cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.
Essay Topic 3
How does John Paul and Amanda's love for one another reflect upon their individual spiritual beliefs? Compose an essay that analyzes the spiritual aspects of their relationship, including his acceptance of her children, their open sexual nature, and John Paul's decision to commandeer the experimental balloon. Be sure to also discuss how their personal motivations in life affect their ability to live with and without each other. Cite specific examples from the text so support your answers.
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