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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. Why does Dr. Poole claim he cannot fix the Chief's train?
(a) Dr. Poole pretends he does not know how to fix the train to provide leverage for future negotiations.
(b) Dr. Poole does not possess the necessary engineering background.
(c) Dr. Poole does not wish to help the Chief, whom he considers evil.
(d) Dr. Poole would only fix the train if the Chief released Loola.

2. How is Chief able to keep a tight rein on Dr. Poole after meeting him?
(a) Dr. Poole is handcuffed.
(b) Dr. Poole's kneecaps are broken.
(c) Dr. Poole is administered an intoxicating drug.
(d) Dr. Poole is strapped to a table which is carried around.

3. What is the name for the primitives' religious leader?
(a) Book Eater.
(b) The Satanic Science Practitioner.
(c) Vessel of the Unholy Spirit.
(d) Right Hand of Belial.

4. Why was a gravedigger subjected to a punishment of twenty-five lashes?
(a) He tried to steal a corpse's ring for himself.
(b) He tried to run away.
(c) He stepped on a grave.
(d) He argued with the leader about the best way to dig up graves.

5. In the human condition, what does fear NOT cast out, according to the narrator?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Goodness.
(d) Intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Arch Vicar, why do his people worship the Devil?

2. William Tallis died from ___________.

3. What does the congregation chant as the babies are sacrificed?

4. Bob fears Elaine is cheating on him with which man?

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

(see the answer key)

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