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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 are the books incinerated in the Chief's book-burning ceremony?
(a) The books are placed at regular intervals on the street and then lit individually.
(b) In a large bonfire.
(c) In the fireplace of an abandoned mansion.
(d) In a baker's oven.

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

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

4. What is the leashed scientist beaten with by the female baboon holding him?
(a) A candlestick.
(b) A riding switch.
(c) A spatula.
(d) The Bible.

5. What event resulted in the destruction of a majority of mankind in the screenplay?
(a) Robots who turned on their masters.
(b) World War Three.
(c) Overpopulation of a poisonous frog.
(d) A deadly plague.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kidnaps Dr. Poole?

2. What is the name of Bob Briggs' wife?

3. Why does the narrator of "Tallis" believe that Gandhi was assassinated?

4. What is Loola's initial perspective on her night of sex with Dr. Poole?

5. Which is NOT part of the ceremony held to safeguard against having deformed babies?

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