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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marx believe about John Paul and Amanda in regards to religion?
(a) They could change the world with their marriage.
(b) Baby Thor could grow up to be a priest with their influence.
(c) They could subvert Christianity.
(d) They are the bringers of a new spirituality.

2. With whom does Mon Cul travel when the circus prepares to move?
(a) Baby Thor.
(b) Plucky.
(c) John Paul.
(d) Amanda.

3. When John Paul leaves a note for Amanda in the hospital, in what form does he express his sympathies?
(a) Limerick.
(b) Iambic pentameter.
(c) Haiku.
(d) Prose.

4. What is celebrated at the banquet on Ziller's first night with the circus?
(a) His new love with Amanda.
(b) His celebrated drumming techniques.
(c) Amanda's pregnancy.
(d) Mon Cul.

5. What do the Zillers do for the attempted baboon thief?
(a) Send him reading material.
(b) Post bail.
(c) Break him out of jail.
(d) Allow a visitation with Mon Cul.

6. What concerns Amanda about John Paul's quiet anxiety as they restore their new home?
(a) She is afraid he regrets turning down the opportunity to go to Tibet.
(b) She is afraid that he will grow bored with being a husband and a father.
(c) She is afraid he regrets being married to her.
(d) She is afraid he is still in love with his first wife.

7. In what month did the Indo-Tibetan circus disband?
(a) January.
(b) April.
(c) October.
(d) July.

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

9. How did Plucky manage to end his college football career?
(a) He injured his knee.
(b) He dealt marijuana to his teammates.
(c) He ran off with the coach's wife.
(d) He refused to play dirty.

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

11. Fill in the blank: the name "Marvelous" was chosen by Marx Marvelous to trigger America's hatred of _______.
(a) Homosexuals.
(b) Magicians.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Pagans.

12. When creating a sign that can be seen for miles, what shape does John Paul use in order to catch people's eyes?
(a) Hot dog.
(b) Hammer.
(c) Mushroom.
(d) Six-pointed star.

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

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

15. What is the rooster's name?
(a) Del Rio.
(b) Roosterio.
(c) Big Paint.
(d) Cluck-Cluck.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, what keeps Plucky from having a traditionally handsome face?

2. What sort of food was served at the now-abandoned restaurant the Zillers decide to buy?

3. Who is the head of the secret society of monks?

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

5. What does Ziller generally report as his profession on government forms?

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