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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nearly Normal Jimmy's explanation for why thunderstorms can affect human beings so strongly?
(a) Thunderstorms have negatively charged particles.
(b) Thunderstorms provide a reminder that nature is stronger than human beings.
(c) The primal site of the rain falling.
(d) The loud claps of thunder.

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

3. How does Marx feel about Amanda?
(a) He is in love with her.
(b) He is afraid of her.
(c) He does not like her.
(d) He thinks she is shallow.

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

5. What is the name of Amanda's small child at the beginning of this novel?
(a) Odin.
(b) Mercury.
(c) Thor.
(d) Apollo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the circus manager and ringmaster of the Indo Tibetan Circus and Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band?

2. With whom does Mon Cul travel when the circus prepares to move?

3. What did Marx previously conclude about Christianity, prior to his employment by the Zillers?

4. What governmental agency is revealed to be involved with the mysterious magician?

5. What is the name of John Paul's former band?

Short Essay Questions

1. What compromises do the Zillers make about food in their roadside zoo?

2. Describe Plucky's college football career.

3. Why is Marx on the run from the government?

4. What solution does Amanda come up with in regards to the animal portion of their zoo?

5. How does Marx Marvelous attract John Paul and Amanda's attention?

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

7. What is significant about Plucky's job in logging?

8. How does Plucky Purcell keep the rednecks from hassling the circus?

9. Describe the narrative form of "Another Roadside Attraction."

10. How does Plucky infiltrate the Society of the Felicitator?

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