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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II (pages 31-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of research is Philip Lentz conducting?
(a) Experimenting with sound waves.
(b) Teaching semiconductors to simulate neurons.
(c) Building a computer for handling extremely large calculations.
(d) Making a mathematical model for consciousness.

2. What are Philip Lentz and his friends discussing when Richard joins them?
(a) Whether a person can comprehend the full extent of his or her reading.
(b) What kind of progress remains to be made in astrophysics.
(c) Whether a machine could read philosophy.
(d) When the global economy will collapse.

3. What draws Richard to Philip Lentz's office?
(a) Mozart music.
(b) He hears John Donne's poetry.
(c) Loud conversation.
(d) Groaning.

4. Whom does Richard end up talking with, mostly?
(a) Students.
(b) Old people.
(c) Children.
(d) Young people.

5. Who comes over to talk to Richard in Section II?
(a) Chen.
(b) Philip Lentz.
(c) Diana Hartrick.
(d) Keluga.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Richard having difficulty with in the present moment, in the beginning of section II?

2. Philip Lentz's tirade make Richard think of _____.

3. How does Philip Lentz refer to Richard in their second meeting?

4. Where did Richard live with C.?

5. What was Richard's job when he lived with C.?

(see the answer key)

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