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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapters 24-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the perceptions Phaedrus believes people such as Lila, Rigel, and the famous actor have of him?
(a) Moral degenerate.
(b) Romantic partner.
(c) Hero.
(d) Nerd.

2. Why is Lila angry with Phaedrus in Chapter 7?
(a) He refuses to allow her to sail the boat.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) There is no food on the boat.
(d) She is forced to watch him get drunk without her.

3. For what reasons did Phaedrus believe that the Victorians were directly responsible for the roaring 20s?
(a) The Victorians were unable to pass their mindset down fully to their children.
(b) The Victorians' secret corruption was forced into the open by war.
(c) The inability of the Victorians to let their society evolve resulted in a direct rebellion against the accepted behaviors.
(d) The Victorians refused to believe that they were capable of hedonism.

4. Which of the following relationships did not appear to be the most pertinent to Lila from her childhood?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her grandfather.

5. How does Phaedrus view Rigel's viewpoint in Chapter 24?
(a) Modern.
(b) Precise.
(c) Victorian.
(d) Indian.

Short Answer Questions

1. By Phaedrus's reasoning in Chapter 15, in condemning ______, static biological antagonism is condemned to intellectual quality only.

2. When Lila panics over the missing items in her purse, what information is revealed about her past in Chapter 18?

3. Why is Jamie suspicious of Lila's offer in Chapter 16?

4. Phaedrus believes Rigel grew angry at with him for suggesting it was unintelligent to suppress ______ drives.

5. What is Lila's nickname for Phaedrus?

(see the answer key)

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