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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. What is the youngest gravedigger tempted by, which he must resist?
(a) The large emerald ring of a corpse.
(b) A plump girl beside him.
(c) The fine clothes of a corpse.
(d) His leader's bacon sandwich.

2. According to the Arch Vicar, how do Men destroy themselves?
(a) By destroying their environment.
(b) By using drugs.
(c) By sacrificing deformed babies.
(d) By impregnating women.

3. What is the Chief's perspective on sexual intercourse?
(a) He enjoys it on a regular basis.
(b) He feels no emotion from sexual intercourse.
(c) He only participates in sex for procreation.
(d) It is revolting.

4. What is the name of Loola's friend who recently gave birth to a deformed baby?
(a) Polly.
(b) Emily.
(c) Flossie.
(d) Ethel.

5. How does the Arch Vicar respond when Dr. Poole expresses horror at the sight of blood at the sacrifice of the babies?
(a) Dr. Poole needs to be a man and toughen up.
(b) The blood represents the demons leaving the baby's body.
(c) The Arch Vicar hurries him away and agrees that it is a terrible sight.
(d) Dr. Poole's own religion is a history full of bloodshed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name for the primitives' religious leader?

2. What derogatory name do primitive men call the primitive women who bear deformed babies?

3. According to the Arch Vicar, how long has mankind pitted itself against Nature?

4. What explanation does the Arch Vicar have for his community's restricted mating patterns?

5. Why are the primitives unable to make clothes?

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