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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, pages 219-258.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite her open marriage with John Paul, why does Amanda refuse to have sex with Marx?
(a) She does not want Baby Thor to become confused.
(b) She is not attracted to him.
(c) Marx is too possessive for that sort of relationship.
(d) She is afraid he will get her pregnant.

2. How does Marx argue against vegetarianism with Amanda?
(a) He points out that Hindus worship the cow because of the meat it provides.
(b) The American Indians ate buffalo.
(c) The African witchdoctors hail hunting an animal as the highest form of respect for the animal's capabilities and life.
(d) South American witches ate fish.

3. With what sort of friends and clients does Plucky prefer to associate?
(a) Artists.
(b) Blue-collar laborers.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Teachers.

4. What impresses and intimidates Plucky about the Vatican?
(a) Its vastness.
(b) The splendor.
(c) The ancient artifacts.
(d) The severity of it all.

5. Why is Amanda initially impressed with Marx's theory of her spiritual state?
(a) She respects his large vocabulary.
(b) He reminds her of the mountain hermit who mentored her.
(c) She enjoys the passion in his words.
(d) She likes the musical candences in his voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Amanda try to orchestrate a mass-smuggling of butterfly larva into the U.S.?

2. What does Plucky Purcell find in the catacombs of the Vatican?

3. How does Marx scientifically date the Corpse?

4. Who restores Plucky's faith in Catholicism?

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

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