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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Loola's nickname for Dr. Poole?
(a) Pooh Bear.
(b) Alfie.
(c) Doc.
(d) Poolie.

2. Which of the following is true about the scientists' rediscovery of the world?
(a) The world is still highly radioactive, and the scientists must wear suits.
(b) They use sonar technology to find land.
(c) Oil derricks can still be seen in the water outside of shore.
(d) They crash-land because of a dense fog.

3. Why does Dr. Poole claim he cannot fix the Chief's train?
(a) Dr. Poole would only fix the train if the Chief released Loola.
(b) Dr. Poole pretends he does not know how to fix the train to provide leverage for future negotiations.
(c) Dr. Poole does not wish to help the Chief, whom he considers evil.
(d) Dr. Poole does not possess the necessary engineering background.

4. What promise does Bob make to Rosie?
(a) Bob agrees to never visit Cottonwood Ranch again.
(b) Bob agrees to introduce her to a powerful music executive.
(c) Bob agrees to schedule a screen test for her.
(d) Bob agrees to read her feature screenplay.

5. In the beginning of the screenplay, the narrator warns that "all too often" Art takes Nature and __________.
(a) Produces only the sublime.
(b) Manufactures only the ludicrous.
(c) Crafts only the wicked.
(d) Denies all but the lowest organisms.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator makes an analogy between Gandhi's nonviolence and what feature of Bob Brigg's life?

2. On which deity do the primitives blame their problems?

3. According to a chorus of youths, what is "the chief end of Man"?

4. Why does the narrator of "Tallis" believe that Gandhi was assassinated?

5. What is the youngest gravedigger tempted by, which he must resist?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bob Briggs help Rosie?

2. What is the narrator's point about love and fear when describing the crew of the Canterbury?

3. What are the specifics of Bob Briggs' personal troubles at the outset of the novel?

4. How do Chief and Dr. Poole clash over books at Pershing Square?

5. What is the New Zealand Rediscovery Expedition, and what is its mission?

6. What does Bob Briggs ask Lou Lublin for, and why? How does this relate to a religious painting?

7. Describe the opening of the movie "Ape and Essence."

8. List the allusions/references found in this section of the text.

9. List the allusions/references found in this section of the text.

10. How is Dr. Poole able to argue his way out of being buried alive?

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