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

2. What natural disaster occurs in Vatican City, causing Plucky to go explore the vaults?

3. When Marx is introduced to the letters of Plucky, how long has Plucky Purcell been in the monastery?

4. How long does John Paul and Mon Cul have before the effects of the solar radiation kills them after the launch of the balloon?

5. What does Marx suggest as being the beginning stages of John Paul and Amanda's spiritualism?

Short Essay Questions

1. What purpose does the delivery man serve in interrupting the group's celebration?

2. What is Plucky's theory on the presence of the Corpse in regards to the Church?

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

4. Who is Sister Hillary and why is she important?

5. Describe the Second Coming as Marx discovers it.

6. What argument does Marx use on Amanda against vegetarianism and what conclusions does she draw from this?

7. How has Plucky been handling his situation with the Society, per Marx's initiation into the secret infiltration?

8. According to Tarzan, why did men start fearing death?

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

10. What is Amanda's theory about Marx's presence at their zoo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the government and the church in "Another Roadside Attraction." Discuss how Amanda's discussions with the federal agents and Plucky's encounter with Sister Hillary are reflective of an institution's ability to use innocent people for their own purposes. Finally, analyze the flaws in these systems as presented in this book and how Marx's theories about the downfall of these institutions is slow, yet inevitable.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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