1. Why does Rigel claim Phaedrus keeps people from properly analyzing his work?
(a) Phaedrus hides under an assumed name.
(b) Phaedrus does not define Quality.
(c) Phaedrus presents his work as fiction.
(d) Phaedrus refuses to discuss his first book.

2. From whose point-of-view is Chapter 23 told?
(a) Phaedrus.
(b) Fatso.
(c) Omniscient narrator.
(d) Lila.

3. What area of science will likely be the one that helps scientifically govern society, according to Phaedrus's theory in Chapter 22?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Anthropology.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Physics.

4. Why must the "first division" be completely correct?
(a) The first division is likened to the control in a scientific experiment.
(b) The system can otherwise be easily disproved.
(c) The rest of the classification will always be incorrect.
(d) The rest of the world will only be able to look into the first division for guidance.

5. According to Phaedrus, the Zen definition of ____ is to see life everywhere but to be unable to participate.
(a) Life.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Unenlightenment.
(d) Hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through the study of what group of people does Phaedrus hope to understand the scientific concerns and patterns that will help society sustain itself while still evolving?

2. What are the different cultural evaluations of Phaedrus that he ponders after his meeting with the actor?

3. Who does Phaedrus believe to be the originator of the American lifestyle?

4. What is the importance of "dynamic good"?

5. Where do Lila and Phaedrus dock at the end of Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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