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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 is the name of the scientists' ship in Ape and Essence?
(a) The Flying Dutchman.
(b) The Canterbury.
(c) The Worchestershire.
(d) The Kiwi.

2. What kind of primate represents the greatest among man, according to the narrator?
(a) The chimpanzee.
(b) The gorilla.
(c) The lemur.
(d) The baboon.

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

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

5. When Bob Briggs speaks about his personal history, how does the narrator react?
(a) The narrator is intrigued.
(b) The narrator is disgusted and leaves the room.
(c) The narrator is bored.
(d) The narrator is infuriated and punches Briggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the time Cottonwood Ranch is visited, how long had William Tallis been dead?

2. What is the occupation of Bob Briggs?

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

4. What kind of primate represents the "least among man," according to the narrator?

5. What does Dr. Schneeglock blame for Dr. Poole's lack of a fulfillment of his promise?

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