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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 John Paul's preferred method of transit?
(a) Car.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Train.
(d) Motorcycle.

2. How does Plucky feel about Amanda?
(a) He does not agree with her lifestyle, but likes her as a person.
(b) He knows that she will be John Paul's downfall.
(c) He is instantly attracted to her.
(d) He feels that she is wrong for John Paul.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator switches story lines after discussing the logistics of Amanda's hospitalization, in what state is he and Amanda?

2. Fill in the blank: the name "Marvelous" was chosen by Marx Marvelous to trigger America's hatred of _______.

3. What does Marx admit about his impressions of the Zillers in his journal?

4. What plants does John Paul bring Amanda in the hospital?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Plucky become a drug dealer?

2. Why did Amanda's lover's band get arrested?

3. How does Marx feel about John Paul and Amanda?

4. Describe the Society of the Felicitator.

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

6. Why is Marx interested in working with John Paul and Amanda?

7. Why did Marx create a new name for himself?

8. Describe Amanda and John Paul's wedding ceremony.

9. What are some of the potential obstacles to Amanda and John Paul's relationship and how do they work around them?

10. What are the differing opinions on the spiritual power of thunderstorms?

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