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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: The Script, pages 25-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Coulton believe about how the narrator and William Tallis might have gotten along?
(a) They would have been indifferent to one another.
(b) They would not have liked one another.
(c) They would have gotten along splendidly.
(d) Their political differences would have proved too much for even a casual acquaintance.

2. Who decides to drive to Cottonwood Ranch to find William Tallis?
(a) The narrator, Bob Briggs, and Lou Lublin.
(b) The narrator only.
(c) The narrator and Bob Briggs.
(d) Bob Briggs only.

3. Where did William Tallis prefer to be buried?
(a) In the Hollywood Cemetery.
(b) At sea.
(c) In his homeland of Germany.
(d) In the desert.

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

5. What destination have the team of scientists from New Zealand chosen?
(a) Russia.
(b) California.
(c) Peru.
(d) Japan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the human condition, what does fear NOT cast out, according to the narrator?

3. According to the narrator, what was Gandhi's "great secret"?

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

5. In the beginning of the screenplay, baboons have gathered in what place?

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