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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: The Script, pages 50-75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Loola feel about the beating of the young woman at the hands of the primitives' religious leader?
(a) She is indifferent, having seen the ritual dozens of times.
(b) She feels it is all in good fun.
(c) She feels it is necessary to maintain proper discipline.
(d) She feels it is unjust and horrific.

2. What does the Chief believe about the current level of discipline in the primitive community?
(a) He does not believe in the harsh discipline exacted by the religious leaders.
(b) As he delivers discipline himself, he is quite pleased with the level of discipline.
(c) He believes people should be more free to pursue their own interests.
(d) He believes the community lacks proper discipline.

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

4. Bob fears Elaine is cheating on him with which man?
(a) A Moldavian baron.
(b) Lou Lublin.
(c) William Tallis.
(d) The narrator.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bob Briggs in financial trouble?

2. What is the reader told about how the "Ape and Essence" script appears in the novel?

3. Which gravedigger apologizes to Dr. Poole by claiming that burying Dr. Poole was done only for fun?

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

5. What does Dr. Poole tell Chief about why New Zealand was spared in the World War?

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