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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Reptilian Regressions, Fables 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to Oedipus, is searching and understanding within the self good for?
(a) Writitng a poem.
(b) It is the way to the truth.
(c) Writing a book.
(d) Meeting girls.

2. What type of regression does the author claim humans are experiencing in Part 4?
(a) Age.
(b) Reptile.
(c) Bizzare.
(d) Mammal.

3. What is John's nervous condition?
(a) His mother beat him.
(b) He is afraid of taxis.
(c) His nerve endings are outside his body.
(d) He doesn't like the rain.

4. According to Faust, what is external, objective knowledge good for?
(a) Getting into college.
(b) Reading a map.
(c) Writing a book.
(d) Finding the truth.

5. Why does the author give this story the title "Narcissus"?
(a) It shows scientists are narcissistic.
(b) It shows politicians are narcissistic.
(c) It shows humans are narcissistic.
(d) Narcissus is the name of a flower.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Interlude, what does Oedipus think will happen if people follow Cassandra's line of thinking?

2. When, in "Projection", do Billy's parents decide to take him to a doctor?

3. What does the doctor think about Billy in "Projection"?

4. What is the name of the bird couple in "Soaring"?

5. In "Projection", what does Billy want to be when he grows up?

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