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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: The Script, pages 122-152.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Arch Vicar tell Dr. Poole about his scientist friends?
(a) They are all dead from gamma radiation.
(b) They are coming for him now, and he must make a choice as to where to go.
(c) They were malnourished and fell to a pack of wolves.
(d) They were wounded trying to find him, and there will be no rescue.

2. What is the most obvious difference between Arch Vicar's community and the Hots?
(a) The Hots do not place restrictions on mating/romance.
(b) The Hots do not possess a written language.
(c) The Hots have a formal, highly controlling religious hierarchy.
(d) The Hots have leprous skin conditions due to radiation.

3. What surprises Chief about Dr. Poole's admission that he arrived on a boat?
(a) Chief feels only the devil rides on a boat.
(b) The Chief is indifferent to Dr. Poole's admission.
(c) Chief is surprised New Zealand still had boats.
(d) Chief feels boats are magic.

4. How much does Bob owe the government in back taxes?
(a) $3.67.
(b) $45.00.
(c) $33,000.
(d) $150,000.

5. What does the Arch Vicar call the calamity of World War that destroyed most of the world?
(a) The Thing.
(b) The Nuke.
(c) The Dimestore Disaster.
(d) The Event.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Arch Vicar's perspective on sexual intercourse?

3. What is the Chief's perspective on sexual intercourse?

4. What is the occupation of Bob Briggs?

5. What is the name of Bob Briggs' wife?

(see the answer key)

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