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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. Why is Bob Briggs in financial trouble?
(a) He has made a series of poor investments.
(b) His home was recently robbed.
(c) He owes back taxes.
(d) He has accrued gambling debts.

2. What is the subject of the song the female baboon sings?
(a) Love.
(b) War.
(c) Food.
(d) Art.

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

4. Who orders Dr. Poole to be buried up to his waist by the gravediggers?
(a) Flossie.
(b) Chief.
(c) Loola.
(d) Miss Ethel Hook.

5. What is the foundation of modern life to the narrator?
(a) Rage.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Fear.
(d) Joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Bob owe the government in back taxes?

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

3. Who decides to drive to Cottonwood Ranch to find William Tallis?

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

5. How does Dr. Poole become separated from his team?

(see the answer key)

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