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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. By Chapter 24, what has Phaedrus concluded about the Victorians social moral codes?
(a) It is finally evolving.
(b) It is fighting change.
(c) It will never truly go away.
(d) It is dead.

2. Where does Phaedrus believe the idea that the intellect reigns supreme over societal needs will lead the human race?
(a) Destruction.
(b) Mediocrity.
(c) Moral corruption.
(d) Enlightenment.

3. In distilling his philosophy and theories down to a single statement, Phaedrus realizes that good has become a _____, instead of an adjective.
(a) Preposition.
(b) Noun.
(c) Conjunction.
(d) Verb.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Phaedrus compare the Giant of his city analogy in Chapter 17?

2. From whose point-of-view is Chapter 18 told?

3. For what reasons does this actor come to see Phaedrus in Chapter 19?

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

5. Upon what basis must morals be analyzed in order to glean the greatest precision?

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