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

2. 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 infuriated and punches Briggs.
(d) The narrator is bored.

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

4. What is the name for the team of scientists at the heart of Ape and Essence?
(a) The Post-War Analysis Committee.
(b) The California Knowledge Project.
(c) The New Zealand Rediscovery Expedition.
(d) The Association for New Horizons.

5. What promise does Bob make to Rosie?
(a) Bob agrees to schedule a screen test for her.
(b) Bob agrees to read her feature screenplay.
(c) Bob agrees to introduce her to a powerful music executive.
(d) Bob agrees to never visit Cottonwood Ranch again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Bob Briggs?

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

3. On what date do the explorer-scientists set out from New Zealand?

4. What is the foundation of modern life to the narrator?

5. In the human condition, what does fear NOT cast out, according to the narrator?

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