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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, pages 119-166.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What solution does Amanda come up with in regards to their animal-less zoo?
(a) Domestic cats.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Vegetation.
(d) Insects.

2. Why does Amanda insist upon freeing the garter snakes and fleas when the narrator switches to the future time frame?
(a) She feels it is cruel to keep them imprisoned.
(b) She is afraid that they are growing too dangerous for private care.
(c) She fears their governmental custody.
(d) She thinks they are depressed.

3. What does Marx admit about his impressions of the Zillers in his journal?
(a) He finds them to be too strange to not be repulsed.
(b) He dislikes John Paul.
(c) He is unable to be objective about them.
(d) He is afraid of Amanda.

4. What sort of food was served at the now-abandoned restaurant the Zillers decide to buy?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Barbecue.
(c) Fish and chips.
(d) Sushi.

5. What occurrence in nature does Amanda believe holds great, mysterious power?
(a) Thunderstorms.
(b) Earthquakes.
(c) Tornados.
(d) Hurricanes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Plucky manage to end his college football career?

2. How does Plucky rid himself of the rednecks?

3. What did Amanda once hide inside a hollow tree in order to trick woodpeckers into pecking the tree?

4. What new character is referenced when the narrator switches time frames after discussing Amanda's time in the hospital?

5. Although she is overwhelmed by John Paul's outward appearance, what impresses the nurse about him?

(see the answer key)

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