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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 is the youngest gravedigger tempted by, which he must resist?
(a) A plump girl beside him.
(b) The fine clothes of a corpse.
(c) His leader's bacon sandwich.
(d) The large emerald ring of a corpse.

2. Which two concepts does the Arch Vicar blame for the fall of mankind?
(a) Progress and Nationalism.
(b) Individualism and Joy.
(c) Enlightenment and Generosity.
(d) Socialism and Generosity.

3. According to the narrator, truth without charity is not God but ___________.
(a) An idol.
(b) The Devil.
(c) The Goddess.
(d) Man.

4. What is the reader told about how the "Ape and Essence" script appears in the novel?
(a) The Ape and Essence appearing in the novel was created from a memory of the script itself.
(b) Ape and Essence was heavily edited to improve dialogue and story.
(c) Ape and Essence was reprinted without change or comment.
(d) The names in the script were changed for legal reasons.

5. Who was NOT among the team of scientists from New Zealand?
(a) Miss Ethel Hook.
(b) Dr. Canterbury.
(c) Dr. Cudworth.
(d) Professor Grampian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event resulted in the destruction of a majority of mankind in the screenplay?

2. Why is Bob Briggs in financial trouble?

3. What became of William Tallis' second wife?

4. Near which major city do the scientists finally land?

5. Where are the babies sacrificed to appease the Devil?

(see the answer key)

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