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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: The Script, pages 75-100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the leashed scientist beaten with by the female baboon holding him?
(a) The Bible.
(b) A candlestick.
(c) A spatula.
(d) A riding switch.

2. Which of the following is true about the scientists' rediscovery of the world?
(a) Oil derricks can still be seen in the water outside of shore.
(b) They use sonar technology to find land.
(c) The world is still highly radioactive, and the scientists must wear suits.
(d) They crash-land because of a dense fog.

3. Who leads the team of gravediggers at the Southern California mausoleum?
(a) Dr. Poole.
(b) The Rat King.
(c) Chief.
(d) Boss Man.

4. Who was NOT among the team of scientists from New Zealand?
(a) Professor Grampian.
(b) Dr. Cudworth.
(c) Miss Ethel Hook.
(d) Dr. Canterbury.

5. The novel begins on what important day?
(a) The day the U.S. stock market crashed.
(b) The day Gandhi was assassinated.
(c) The day John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
(d) The day World War II formally ended.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which gravedigger apologizes to Dr. Poole by claiming that burying Dr. Poole was done only for fun?

2. Where does the granddaughter of William Tallis live?

3. What is the name for the primitives' religious leader?

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

5. Why are the primitives unable to make clothes?

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