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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. The lobby of the Cocktail Bar is filled with which group of people?
(a) Women and their deformed babies.
(b) Gravediggers and criminals.
(c) Religious leaders and the chorus of youths.
(d) Men and their healthy babies.

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

3. Where are the Arch Vicar's books kept?
(a) The High Altar.
(b) The Unholy of Unholies.
(c) The Baker's Store.
(d) The Seminary.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders Dr. Poole to be buried up to his waist by the gravediggers?

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

3. What became of William Tallis' immediate family?

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

5. What part of "Ape and Essence" makes Bob decide to read the entire script?

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