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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 and 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first part of the formal scientific method is to
(a) observe the results of experiments.
(b) state a possible hypothesis.
(c) state the problem.
(d) design and carry out experiments.

2. Phaedrus decided that schools teach people to
(a) imitate.
(b) create.
(c) learn.
(d) initiate.

3. What did he discover about his spark plugs?
(a) They both looked fine.
(b) One was quite dirty, but the other was not.
(c) One was broken.
(d) They were both quite dirty.

4. The Narrator compares climbing the mountain to
(a) a maze to find one's way through life.
(b) a hardship to be overcome.
(c) a higher society to be reached.
(d) a spiritual goal to be reached.

5. Which is NOT a way in which the Narrator knows that Chris is exhausted?
(a) His expression is distant.
(b) He is walking faster and faster.
(c) He does not look at his father.
(d) His face is flushed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements about modern technology was NOT part of the Narrator's feelings?

2. The Narrator is beginning to work out ways to

3. The most frustrating muscle trap is

4. Phaedrus broke the syndrome of "nothing to say" by having students write about

5. The Narrator tells a story about camping in the mountains and being surprised by a

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