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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. Where does the granddaughter of William Tallis live?
(a) Japan.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Germany.
(d) Murcia, California.

2. What does Dr. Schneeglock blame for Dr. Poole's lack of a fulfillment of his promise?
(a) Dr. Poole is promiscuous and cannot stay with one woman.
(b) Dr. Poole's mother died when he was only a baby.
(c) Dr. Poole is a gambler with significant debts.
(d) Dr. Poole still lives with his mother.

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

4. By the time Cottonwood Ranch is visited, how long had William Tallis been dead?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four years.
(d) Eighteen months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chief figure declares that he is operating under what type of government?

2. What is the occupation of Bob Briggs?

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

4. Who was NOT among the team of scientists from New Zealand?

5. Why did William Tallis write "Ape and Essence"?

(see the answer key)

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