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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. In Chapter 22, what changed the physical landscape of the social population?
(a) Revolution.
(b) Technology.
(c) Hedonism.
(d) Literacy.

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

3. What name does Phaedrus give to the concept that science exists merely to prove the truth?
(a) Common hypothesis.
(b) Victorian science.
(c) Backseat theorizing.
(d) Armchair psychology.

4. What does Lila leave with the waiter when she is unable to pay her bill?
(a) Phaedrus's publisher's address and phone number.
(b) Phaedrus's name.
(c) The hotel in which Phaedrus is staying.
(d) The location and name of the boat.

5. What were Phaedrus's headmaster's thoughts on the concepts of grace and morals?
(a) One was born with them.
(b) One could only aspire to them.
(c) One lost them over time.
(d) One could only be granted these by spiritual means.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What fault does Phaedrus find with the Victorian concept of morals?

3. What city does Phaedrus compare to a giant?

4. What does Phaedrus decide is the most difficult aspect of being insane?

5. What established law does Phaedrus cite as being an example of an evolving static pattern?

(see the answer key)

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