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

2. 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 feels boats are magic.
(d) Chief is surprised New Zealand still had boats.

3. What does the Chief believe about the current level of discipline in the primitive community?
(a) He believes the community lacks proper discipline.
(b) He does not believe in the harsh discipline exacted by the religious leaders.
(c) As he delivers discipline himself, he is quite pleased with the level of discipline.
(d) He believes people should be more free to pursue their own interests.

4. What destination have the team of scientists from New Zealand chosen?
(a) Japan.
(b) Peru.
(c) Russia.
(d) California.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Bob owe the government in back taxes?

2. What is the occupation of Bob Briggs?

3. What is Loola's nickname for Dr. Poole?

4. At which location is Chief presented with a necklace made of bones?

5. What ritual is held among the primitives as a protection against deformed babies?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bob Briggs help Rosie?

2. Describe the Chief's conception of "Democracy."

3. What point does the script narrator make about baboons and knowledge?

4. What is the importance of where Tallis preferred to be buried?

5. Set the scene for the opening of the novel. What is happening? When?

6. How is Dr. Poole described? What does Dr. Schneeglock think of him?

7. How do Bob Briggs and the narrator initially become interested in "Ape and Essence"?

8. Why was Gandhi killed according to the narrator?

9. Describe the circumstances during which Dr. Poole is kidnapped.

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

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