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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VII (pages 181-210).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Richard finish in the beginning of section II?
(a) His novel.
(b) A letter to C.
(c) Press materials for his current novel.
(d) A proposal for his next novel.

2. How was C. different in the Netherlands than she was in the U.S.?
(a) More thoughtful.
(b) Happier.
(c) More materialistic.
(d) More reticent.

3. How does Philip Lentz respond when Diana Hartrick challenges him?
(a) He jumps out of his seat with a realization.
(b) He insults her.
(c) He explains at length.
(d) He agrees that she has a valid point.

4. What was Richard admitted to after he parted with C.?
(a) A Ph.D. program.
(b) A research position.
(c) A teaching job.
(d) A think tank.

5. Why is Richard upset by his lunch with Philip Lentz and others?
(a) He is concerned that the others' research is overlooking one vital principle.
(b) He is terrified by the fragility of the current peace.
(c) He is afraid for the state of modern science.
(d) He cannot forget the hurt feelings felt by the people Lentz insults.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard translate Diana's insight into?

2. What insight does Richard make about writers?

3. What was Richard like when he went to the Netherlands with C.?

4. What does Richard decide in response to his discovery that Lentz deceived him?

5. About what kind of advances does Diana tell Richard?

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