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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Amanda worried about Plucky's infiltration of the monks?
(a) She is afraid that he will make a mockery of their religion.
(b) She is afraid that he will lead them to their home.
(c) She is afraid that he will go mad.
(d) She is afraid that he is in over his head.

2. Why is Plucky able to pose as Brother Dallas?
(a) He is able to speak German.
(b) He looks identical to him.
(c) His martial arts skills.
(d) He is carrying Brother Dallas's journal.

3. Although she is overwhelmed by John Paul's outward appearance, what impresses the nurse about him?
(a) His fancy watch.
(b) His cultured personality.
(c) His money.
(d) His baboon companion.

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

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

6. How does Amanda regard the nature of the universe in regards to Plucky's letters?
(a) Cyclical.
(b) Deadly.
(c) Linear.
(d) Forced.

7. At the end of this section, what new development is revealed when discussing the future fate of John Paul?
(a) A corpse will be involved.
(b) He will be divorced from Amanda.
(c) Baby Thor will be sent away by John Paul.
(d) Mon Cul will run away.

8. How does Amanda, John Paul, and their neighbor find out about the attempted theft of the baboon at the zoo?
(a) The television
(b) The newspaper.
(c) The police.
(d) The radio.

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

10. What position does Marx Marvelous pursue with Amanda and John Paul?
(a) Manager of the zoo.
(b) Hotdog guru.
(c) Priest.
(d) Animal tamer.

11. Aside from his renowned sculptures, for what else did Zimmer have a stellar reputation?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Drumming.
(c) Singing.
(d) Inducing hallucinations.

12. What is Amanda's job in the Indo Tibetan Circus and Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band?
(a) Clairvoyant.
(b) Trapeze artist.
(c) Contortionist.
(d) Animal trainer.

13. Where was Plucky forced to outrun a knife-wielding man?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Guadalajara.
(c) Cabo.
(d) Buenos Aires.

14. Calming Amanda's fears about his temperament, what reason does John Paul cite for his detachment as they restore their new home after the disbanding of the circus?
(a) He is afraid Mon Cul is homesick.
(b) He has not heard from Plucky in a long time.
(c) He had a bad dream about Amanda's unborn child.
(d) He is worried that Baby Thor does not care for him as a father.

15. Why does Mon Cul bite one of the rednecks?
(a) The man tries to feed Mon Cul a banana.
(b) Mon Cul overheard their plans to hurt John Paul.
(c) The man moves too quickly for the startled baboon.
(d) Mon Cul thought that Plucky was about to be attacked.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John Paul pay for Amanda's hospitalization?

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

3. With what sort of friends and clients does Plucky prefer to associate?

4. How does Plucky feel about Amanda?

5. What drug was once found on Plucky that helped lead to his dishonorable discharge from the military?

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