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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. What did Phaedrus reflect upon as being a moment of freedom and escape from a static pattern in his earlier years?
(a) His insanity.
(b) His writing.
(c) His drug addictions.
(d) His philosophizing.

2. Why does Jamie come to the boat?
(a) Fatso trying to smother him.
(b) Lila screaming.
(c) He wants to join the "crew"
(d) Rigel calling him.

3. To what ceremony does Phaedrus accompany Dusenberry in Chapter 3?
(a) Betrothal feast.
(b) Tea ceremony.
(c) Quienceanera.
(d) A vision quest.

4. The two words that Phaedrus clings to at the end of Chapter 30 that illustrate a resolved conflict between static and dynamic Quality are rta and ____.
(a) Homa.
(b) Arete.
(c) Namaste.
(d) Dalit.

5. How does Phaedrus disagree with the idea to study the philosophy of others and to choose one as a guide in life?
(a) He is worried that no one really understands philosophy anymore.
(b) He thinks one should develop their own ideas first.
(c) He believes the philosophers are no longer relevant.
(d) He is afraid that others will latch onto his ideas and claim them as their own.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Phaedrus initially buy his boat?

2. Upon what river does Phaedrus plan to travel by boat?

3. What is Lila's state-of-mind at the end of Chapter 18 when she leaves the restaurant?

4. At the end of Chapter 25, what does Phaedrus do in lieu of sleep?

5. What does Phaedrus finally realize about Rigel's warnings about Lila?

(see the answer key)

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