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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 part of "Ape and Essence" makes Bob decide to read the entire script?
(a) Its opening poetry.
(b) The fact that it is in pristine, unopened condition.
(c) Its professional hole punches and brads.
(d) Its glossy title page.

2. Who is living on Tallis' Cottonwood Ranch when it is visited by the filmmaker(s)?
(a) The Briggs family.
(b) The Lublin family.
(c) The Tallis family.
(d) The Coulton family.

3. William Tallis is from ____________.
(a) Murcia, California.
(b) London, England.
(c) Bakersfield, California.
(d) New Zealand.

4. What is the name of Bob Briggs' wife?
(a) Elaine.
(b) Miriam.
(c) Miss Ethel Hook.
(d) Katie.

5. What is the first thing to appear in the "Ape and Essence" screenplay?
(a) A gathering of baboons.
(b) The name of the producer.
(c) The title.
(d) The ship called the Canterbury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the youngest gravedigger tempted by, which he must resist?

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

3. What is the name of the scientists' ship in Ape and Essence?

4. Why is Bob Briggs in financial trouble?

5. Who kidnaps Dr. Poole?

(see the answer key)

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