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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: The Script, pages 50-75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which book does Dr. Poole save from the book burning ordered by the Chief?
(a) A collection of letters and personal essays by Marcel Proust.
(b) A volume of Shelley's poetry.
(c) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.
(d) Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.

2. What is the occupation of Bob Briggs?
(a) Screenwriter.
(b) Gravedigger.
(c) Retired military officer.
(d) Botanist.

3. Where does the granddaughter of William Tallis live?
(a) Murcia, California.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Japan.
(d) Germany.

4. What surprises Chief about Dr. Poole's admission that he arrived on a boat?
(a) Chief is surprised New Zealand still had boats.
(b) Chief feels only the devil rides on a boat.
(c) The Chief is indifferent to Dr. Poole's admission.
(d) Chief feels boats are magic.

5. Why did William Tallis write "Ape and Essence"?
(a) He wanted to warn people about the fluoride put in the nation's water supply.
(b) He wanted to became a world-famous film director.
(c) He wrote the script on a bet with a friend.
(d) He wanted to earn money to send to his granddaughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing to appear in the "Ape and Essence" screenplay?

2. William Tallis died from ___________.

3. What is Miss Ethel Hook's desire, with respect to Dr. Poole?

4. William Tallis is from ____________.

5. How do the primitives mark women who have not produced a healthy baby during the season?

(see the answer key)

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