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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. When Jamie reemerges from the boat with an injured face, what does he claim happened?
(a) Lila tried to kill him.
(b) Phaedrus punched him.
(c) He fell and hit his head.
(d) Rigel attacked him.

2. Before going into anthropology, what was Phaedrus's field of study?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Biology.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Physicis.

3. Why does Phaedrus believe society accepts trance and hypnosis as plausible ideas?
(a) Television.
(b) Theater.
(c) Radio.
(d) Art.

4. In Chapter 12, how does Phaedrus define the purpose behind everything in life?
(a) A search for spirituality.
(b) Ethical activities.
(c) A constant competition between elements.
(d) Survival.

5. According to Phaedrus's reckoning in Chapter 17, what will the city (which is his current location) eventually do to the people that live there?
(a) Devour them.
(b) Reward them.
(c) Laud them.
(d) Remove them.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lila and Phaedrus have breakfast in Chapter 30, who does she claim is coming to see them?

2. What name does Phaedrus give to the concept that science exists merely to prove the truth?

3. What does Phaedrus believe to be the long-term effect of living with views such as the ones Rigel holds in Chapter 7?

4. How does a culture deal with insane people?

5. Which of the following relationships did not appear to be the most pertinent to Lila from her childhood?

(see the answer key)

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