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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: The Script, pages 25-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date do the explorer-scientists set out from New Zealand?
(a) May 21, 1981.
(b) May 1, 2345.
(c) February 20, 2108.
(d) January 1, 2004.

2. Who is the author of the movie script at the heart of the novel's story?
(a) Lou Lublin.
(b) Bob Briggs.
(c) Dr. Alfred Poole.
(d) William Tallis

3. Why does the narrator of "Tallis" believe that Gandhi was assassinated?
(a) He soundly rejected the real people in favor of nationalization.
(b) Gandhi's followers realized how self-centered he was.
(c) Gandhi was a political animal, and he paid the price.
(d) Gandhi believed only in people, and not in art or politics.

4. Why is Bob Briggs in financial trouble?
(a) He owes back taxes.
(b) His home was recently robbed.
(c) He has accrued gambling debts.
(d) He has made a series of poor investments.

5. When Bob Briggs speaks about his personal history, how does the narrator react?
(a) The narrator is infuriated and punches Briggs.
(b) The narrator is disgusted and leaves the room.
(c) The narrator is intrigued.
(d) The narrator is bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which scientist is leashed by a female baboon at the beginning of the screenplay?

2. What became of William Tallis' immediate family?

3. What does Mrs. Coulton believe about how the narrator and William Tallis might have gotten along?

4. What is the foundation of modern life to the narrator?

5. What promise does Bob make to Rosie?

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