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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. While Amanda ultimately decides there is nothing morally wrong with eating meat, with what practice does she take umbrage?

2. What method does Marx propose in regards to the Corpse?

3. When Tarzan describes the cycle of life, what part of the human existence does he claim helped the crops grow?

4. What drew Marx away from following his mother's religion?

5. Who does Marx suggest to the reader that should be a replacement for Jesus Christ?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Plucky Purcell's fate and final message?

2. What is Plucky's theory on the presence of the Corpse in regards to the Church?

3. How does Plucky escape from the Vatican with the Corpse?

4. Why does Amanda refuse to sleep with Marx and what occurs after her announcement?

5. What purpose does the delivery man serve in interrupting the group's celebration?

6. What is John Paul's plan for the Corpse when he disappears with it, Mon Cul, and Plucky Purcell?

7. Describe Marx and Amanda's last night and morning at the zoo.

8. Compare and contrast Pan and Jesus.

9. Why and how does Marx address Baby Thor?

10. What does Plucky notice about the Vatican that pushes him to conclude that the Catholic church is dying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compose an essay about the role natural elements from the earth play in "Another Roadside Attraction" in the following format:

Part 1) Thunderstorms.

Part 2) Mushrooms.

Part 3) Earthquakes.

Part 4) Sun and solar radiation.

Part 5) The food and beverage offered at the roadside zoo.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the characterization of Marx Marvelous in the following format:

Part 1) Scientist.

Part 2) Failed Agnostic.

Part 3) Attraction to Amanda's sexuality and mothering ways.

Part 4) Suicide attempt.

Part 5) His opinions on the fate of the Corpse.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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