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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. How does Plucky and the others know that Father Gustadt has found them?

2. What does Amanda purchase from the Cowboy after Marx's employment?

3. After the launch of the solar balloon, whose dead body was found?

4. Fill in the blank: Amanda pays for her purchase from the Cowboy (acquired after the employment of Marx Marvelous) with four wishes and ___ _____.

5. What are Amanda's wishes for the Corpse?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is significant about the Corpse's appearance?

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the Second Coming as Marx discovers it.

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

10. How do the Zillers, Plucky and Marx allow themselves to relax before addressing the presence of the Corpse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compose an essay about the significance of animals in "Another Roadside Attraction" in the following format:

Part 1) Butterflies.

Part 2) Amanda and John Paul's devotion to the garter snake.

Part 3) The zoo without animals.

Part 4) Tarzan's analysis of the god Pan.

Part 5) Mon Cul.

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Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that analyzes Marx's vision of Jesus Christ and Pan and how this vision is essentially the apex of Marx's journey to discover a new brand of spirituality. Be sure to discuss, as well, the role Tarzan is apparently playing in the spiritual healing of Tibet (per Nearly Normal Jimmy). Develop a clear thesis statement and outline for this essay and cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of art in John Paul's life in the following format:

Part 1) Music.

Part 2) Sculpture as a metaphor.

Part 3) His fascination with the Corpse.

Part 4) Plucky's claim that artists believe all metaphors are real.

Part 5) His melding of sex and art in his relationship with Amanda.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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