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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What disappoint Amanda about the weather of her new home with John Paul?

3. Why does Mon Cul bite one of the rednecks?

4. What is cited as evidence of genetic memory?

5. What solution does Amanda come up with in regards to their animal-less zoo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Amanda?

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

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

4. Describe John Paul's gifts to his wife in the hospital and meaning behind them.

5. Why was Plucky discharged from the military?

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

7. Describe Plucky's college football career.

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

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

10. How does Ziller end up joining the Indo-Tibetan Circus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compose an essay about the significance of animals in "Another Roadside Attraction" in the following format:

Part 1) Butterflies.

Part 2) Amanda and John Paul's devotion to the garter snake.

Part 3) The zoo without animals.

Part 4) Tarzan's analysis of the god Pan.

Part 5) Mon Cul.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the clashes between the government and "normal" society with people such as the Zillers, the circus people, and Plucky Purcell. Detail the history behind the prejudices each group may hold about the other and how their interactions are based out of these ingrained biases. Also discuss how the discussions about the Corpse are reflective of the way these people have been treated by the government and mainstream society in the past. Be sure to develop a clear thesis statement and cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does John Paul and Amanda's love for one another reflect upon their individual spiritual beliefs? Compose an essay that analyzes the spiritual aspects of their relationship, including his acceptance of her children, their open sexual nature, and John Paul's decision to commandeer the experimental balloon. Be sure to also discuss how their personal motivations in life affect their ability to live with and without each other. Cite specific examples from the text so support your answers.

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