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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IX (pages 241-273).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Richard's role in Philip Lentz's project?
(a) Designing.
(b) Programming.
(c) Promoting.
(d) Training.

2. What got Richard this position?
(a) A friend with connections.
(b) The notoriety of his most recent book.
(c) The renown of his Pulitzer Prize.
(d) The brilliance of his lectures.

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

4. What did C. do to make Richard love her?
(a) Give him support in his work.
(b) Adjust her life to his.
(c) Tend to her own unique perspective in her work.
(d) Admire his writing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that bothers Richard about Philip Lentz's deception?

2. What realm does Richard say Lentz has entered?

3. What does Richard teach Helen?

4. What was C.'s reaction to Richard's storytelling?

5. What is Helen's favorite poem?

(see the answer key)

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