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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: The Script, pages 75-100.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the congregation chant as the babies are sacrificed?
(a) Glory Be to God and All Above.
(b) Glory to Belial.
(c) Hallelujah We Are Saved.
(d) All Hail Wickedness.

2. What does Dr. Schneeglock blame for Dr. Poole's lack of a fulfillment of his promise?
(a) Dr. Poole still lives with his mother.
(b) Dr. Poole is a gambler with significant debts.
(c) Dr. Poole's mother died when he was only a baby.
(d) Dr. Poole is promiscuous and cannot stay with one woman.

3. How are the books incinerated in the Chief's book-burning ceremony?
(a) In a baker's oven.
(b) In a large bonfire.
(c) In the fireplace of an abandoned mansion.
(d) The books are placed at regular intervals on the street and then lit individually.

4. According to the Arch Vicar, what does Man call Progress?
(a) The enlightenment of the soul.
(b) The wickedness of graverobbing.
(c) The destruction of the earth.
(d) The appeasement of Belial.

5. What derogatory name do primitive men call the primitive women who bear deformed babies?
(a) Mistress of Belial.
(b) Satan's Spawn.
(c) Vessel of the Unholy Spirit.
(d) Tool of the Devil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What part of "Ape and Essence" makes Bob decide to read the entire script?

3. What is the subject of the song the female baboon sings?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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