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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: The Script, pages 100-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many laborers are assigned to Dr. Poole in his job?
(a) Two hundred.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Four.
(d) None.

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

3. According to the narrator, truth without charity is not God but ___________.
(a) An idol.
(b) Man.
(c) The Goddess.
(d) The Devil.

4. What is the Chief's perspective on sexual intercourse?
(a) He feels no emotion from sexual intercourse.
(b) He enjoys it on a regular basis.
(c) He only participates in sex for procreation.
(d) It is revolting.

5. Why is Chief concerned that no women produced healthy babies this season?
(a) They will have no babies to sacrifice to the Devil.
(b) The radioactivity has likely reached lethal levels.
(c) This shows that Belial is displeased with them.
(d) This represents a dearth of much-needed manpower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of the song the female baboon sings?

2. What kind of primate represents the greatest among man, according to the narrator?

3. What explanation does the Arch Vicar have for his community's restricted mating patterns?

4. Why is Miss Ethel Hook administered a sedative by the crew of the Canterbury?

5. What book does Dr. Poole read from while courting Loola?

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