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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 do the primitives mark women who have not produced a healthy baby during the season?
(a) By making them wear distinct earrings.
(b) By tattooing them on the shoulders.
(c) By writing "NO" on their clothing.
(d) By shaving their heads.

2. Why was New Zealand spared from the destruction that ravaged the rest of the planet?
(a) Because of raging sea storms, it was not accessible to aggressors.
(b) It built great bunkers that protected its people.
(c) It was not deemed to be of any important military value.
(d) Its leaders engaged in clever diplomacy.

3. Which book does Dr. Poole save from the book burning ordered by the Chief?
(a) A collection of letters and personal essays by Marcel Proust.
(b) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.
(c) Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.
(d) A volume of Shelley's poetry.

4. What destination have the team of scientists from New Zealand chosen?
(a) Japan.
(b) California.
(c) Peru.
(d) Russia.

5. What part of "Ape and Essence" makes Bob decide to read the entire script?
(a) Its professional hole punches and brads.
(b) Its opening poetry.
(c) The fact that it is in pristine, unopened condition.
(d) Its glossy title page.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Loola's nickname for Dr. Poole?

2. According to the narrator, what was Gandhi's "great secret"?

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

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

5. According to the narrator, truth without charity is not God but ___________.

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