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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With respect to the strange behavior of the primitives, Dr. Poole experiences a change from which state to which state?
(a) Horror to scientific curiosity.
(b) Scientific curiosity to joy.
(c) Pain to Despair.
(d) Joy to Ecstasy.

2. Which church member whips the mothers after the babies are sacrificed?
(a) The Postulant.
(b) The Satanic Science Practitioner.
(c) The Arch Vicar.
(d) The Patriarch of Pasadena.

3. The deformed babies in the Cocktail Bar were all born between what dates?
(a) December 10 and December 17.
(b) January 1 and December 31.
(c) January 1 and March 1.
(d) April 4 through May 21.

4. What is the name for the innermost chamber where the Arch Vicar resides?
(a) The Unholy of Unholies.
(b) Cocktail Lounge.
(c) The High Altar.
(d) Belial's Den.

5. What is the Chief's perspective on sexual intercourse?
(a) He enjoys it on a regular basis.
(b) It is revolting.
(c) He feels no emotion from sexual intercourse.
(d) He only participates in sex for procreation.

6. On what structure are the babies sacrificed?
(a) The High Altar.
(b) Vessel of the Unholy Spirit.
(c) Belial's Butcher Block.
(d) The Occasional Table.

7. According to the Arch Vicar, what makes men into cowards, saints, and humans?
(a) Conscience.
(b) War.
(c) Love.
(d) Technology.

8. In what year was William Tallis born?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1882.
(d) 1490.

9. Who orders all the mothers to the "place of shame"?
(a) The Patriarch of Pasadena.
(b) The Arch Vicar.
(c) The Satanic Science Practitioner.
(d) The Postulant.

10. Which of the following does the Arch Vicar NOT blame for world wars?
(a) Overpopulation.
(b) Demonic possession.
(c) Famine.
(d) Wealth.

11. What is the result of Dr. Poole and Loola's discussion in a car garage toward the end of the novel?
(a) They agree to stay in the primitive community, but try to change its laws and customs.
(b) They agree to run away together.
(c) They agree they must stay, but they make plans to shepherd their child to the Hots community.
(d) They agree Dr. Poole must flee north, but Loola must stay.

12. Where are the Arch Vicar's books kept?
(a) The Unholy of Unholies.
(b) The Baker's Store.
(c) The Seminary.
(d) The High Altar.

13. In what year did William Tallis die?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1984.
(c) 1911.
(d) 1948.

14. When Loola is assigned to her new job, who acts as a comforting friend and confidante?
(a) Dr. Poole.
(b) The Chief Assistant to the Grand Inquisitor.
(c) Flossie.
(d) Polly.

15. When evil destroys itself, what notion returns back to humanity?
(a) The Order of Things.
(b) The Spirit of Belial.
(c) The Phoenix Bird.
(d) The Unholy of Holies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Miss Ethel Hook administered a sedative by the crew of the Canterbury?

2. In his conversation with Dr. Poole, the Arch Vicar shows himself to be an expert in which field?

3. As Dr. Poole and Loola have sex, what is the Arch Vicar doing?

4. What explanation does the Arch Vicar have for his community's restricted mating patterns?

5. What does Flossie think about Loola's relationship with Dr. Poole?

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