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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. What does the Chief believe about the current level of discipline in the primitive community?
(a) As he delivers discipline himself, he is quite pleased with the level of discipline.
(b) He believes the community lacks proper discipline.
(c) He does not believe in the harsh discipline exacted by the religious leaders.
(d) He believes people should be more free to pursue their own interests.

2. What is the first thing to appear in the "Ape and Essence" screenplay?
(a) The name of the producer.
(b) The title.
(c) The ship called the Canterbury.
(d) A gathering of baboons.

3. What became of William Tallis' second wife?
(a) She died from cancer.
(b) She committed suicide after Mr. Tallis died.
(c) She ran off with another man.
(d) She was persecuted for being Jewish and was killed.

4. What kind of primate represents the greatest among man, according to the narrator?
(a) The baboon.
(b) The chimpanzee.
(c) The gorilla.
(d) The lemur.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the leashed scientist beaten with by the female baboon holding him?

2. What is Rosie's career aspiration?

3. Near which major city do the scientists finally land?

4. The primitives' religious leader presses a young woman about what matter, eventually beating her?

5. Which of the following is true about the scientists' rediscovery of the world?

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