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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Tallis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What became of William Tallis' second wife?
(a) She died from cancer.
(b) She was persecuted for being Jewish and was killed.
(c) She committed suicide after Mr. Tallis died.
(d) She ran off with another man.

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

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

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

5. Where is Cottonwood Ranch located?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) Outside of Chicago, Illinois.
(c) Hollywood, California.
(d) Murcia, California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What became of William Tallis' immediate family?

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

3. How much does Bob owe the government in back taxes?

4. When Bob Briggs speaks about his personal history, how does the narrator react?

5. Where does the granddaughter of William Tallis live?

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