2. Why did William Tallis write "Ape and Essence"?
(a) He wanted to became a world-famous film director.
(b) He wrote the script on a bet with a friend.
(c) He wanted to earn money to send to his granddaughter.
(d) He wanted to warn people about the fluoride put in the nation's water supply.

3. The narrator makes an analogy between Gandhi's nonviolence and what feature of Bob Brigg's life?
(a) His writing.
(b) His drinking.
(c) His adultery.
(d) His gambling.

4. Who is the author of the movie script at the heart of the novel's story?
(a) Lou Lublin.
(b) William Tallis
(c) Dr. Alfred Poole.
(d) Bob Briggs.

5. What is Miss Ethel Hook's desire, with respect to Dr. Poole?
(a) She wishes Dr. Poole would leave the team and go back to New Zealand, for his own safety.
(b) She wishes Dr. Poole would propose marriage to her.
(c) She wishes Dr. Poole would drop dead.
(d) She wishes Dr. Poole would teach her more about the flora and fauna they discover.

6. When Bob Briggs speaks about his personal history, how does the narrator react?
(a) The narrator is intrigued.
(b) The narrator is bored.
(c) The narrator is infuriated and punches Briggs.
(d) The narrator is disgusted and leaves the room.

7. What is the leashed scientist beaten with by the female baboon holding him?
(a) The Bible.
(b) A spatula.
(c) A candlestick.
(d) A riding switch.

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

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

10. Where is Cottonwood Ranch located?
(a) Hollywood, California.
(b) Murcia, California.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) Outside of Chicago, Illinois.

11. What became of William Tallis' immediate family?
(a) They moved away after Mr. Tallis died.
(b) William Tallis never had a family.
(c) They died in World War I.
(d) They died in a car accident.

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

13. What is the name for the primitives' religious leader?
(a) Book Eater.
(b) The Satanic Science Practitioner.
(c) Vessel of the Unholy Spirit.
(d) Right Hand of Belial.

14. Who is living on Tallis' Cottonwood Ranch when it is visited by the filmmaker(s)?
(a) The Briggs family.
(b) The Tallis family.
(c) The Coulton family.
(d) The Lublin family.

15. What is the name of Bob Briggs' wife?
(a) Elaine.
(b) Miss Ethel Hook.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Katie.