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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. How can Dr. Poole's emotions at seeing the mating rituals be best described?
(a) Scientifically curious.
(b) Proud.
(c) Excited, yet revolted.
(d) Nauseated.

2. How does Dr. Poole react to Polly's child being killed?
(a) He is caught up in the mob mentality and cheers along with everyone else.
(b) He becomes angered and must be restrained.
(c) He chokes the Patriarch of Pasadena to death.
(d) He faints.

3. How does the Arch Vicar aid Dr. Poole in seeing the mating rituals better?
(a) He gives him night-vision goggles.
(b) He orders all couples to be brought out into the moonlight.
(c) He orders the lights to be turned on.
(d) He gives him a walking tour.

4. Where are the babies sacrificed to appease the Devil?
(a) An abandoned warehouse.
(b) The Los Angeles Coliseum.
(c) The corner of Sunset and Vine.
(d) The San Diego Zoo.

5. What advantage does the Arch Vicar see for an unmutated male to join his church?
(a) The church will greatly add to the probability that the man sires a healthy baby.
(b) The church will kill all lust and temptation in the man.
(c) The church will continue to protect the man from mutation.
(d) The church will instill values of hard work and friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stands guard over Dr. Poole during the mating rituals to ensure he does not escape?

2. According to the Arch Vicar, what makes men into cowards, saints, and humans?

3. How many books has the Arch Vicar managed to save from destruction?

4. What is the Arch Vicar's opinion of the Industrial Revolution?

5. Who assigns jobs in the primitive community?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect has the Industrial Revolution had on humanity according to the Arch Vicar?

2. Describe the circumstances of Dr. Poole's rape.

3. How is Loola finally swayed to run away with Dr. Poole?

4. Describe the initial entrance of the Arch Vicar.

5. What restrictions are placed on mating in the primitive community? What happens to those who dare to disobey?

6. What became of the Canterbury and its crew, ultimately?

7. Describe the scene, including the chanting, taking place in the Los Angeles Coliseum at the height of the Purification Ceremonies.

8. What is peculiar about the babies being prepared for the Purification Ceremonies?

9. What is the Arch Vicar's explanation for why his people worship Belial, all the while acknowledging the being's evilness.

10. Does the Arch Vicar wish for Dr. Poole to join the church? Why or why not?

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