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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV (pages 91-119).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Richard to threaten to leave Philip Lentz's project?
(a) Lentz's cynicism.
(b) Problems with its theoretical foundations.
(c) Lentz's drinking.
(d) Lentz's sexism.

2. How does Harold Plover treat Richard at lunch?
(a) He confides in him.
(b) He encourages him.
(c) He baits him.
(d) He insults him.

3. What does Richard say about the machine Philip Lentz built?
(a) It replicates consciousness.
(b) It recognizes him when he returns to the room.
(c) It contained the immense distances of open space.
(d) Lentz was training it to recognize beauty.

4. What does Richard attempt to do as he settles in to his new home?
(a) Get straight to work.
(b) Listen to all the gossip around him.
(c) Introduce himself to everyone.
(d) Fade into anonymity.

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 afraid for the state of modern science.
(c) He is terrified by the fragility of the current peace.
(d) He cannot forget the hurt feelings felt by the people Lentz insults.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard think about after he gets the invitation from Diana Hartrick?

2. How long was Richard with C.?

3. Where does Richard see Philip Lentz?

4. To what does Diana Hartrick invite Richard?

5. On what is Philip Lentz basing his project?

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