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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Remove them.
(c) Laud them.
(d) Reward them.

2. For what reasons does this actor come to see Phaedrus in Chapter 19?
(a) He is hiring Phaedurs as a consultant on a new movie.
(b) He wishes to get the film rights for Phaedrus's book.
(c) He is considering hiring Phaedrus as a life coach.
(d) He wants Phaedrus's autograph.

3. What weapon is particularly mentioned in Chapter 22 as helping to have changed the world's outlook on war?
(a) Gatling gun.
(b) Nuclear weapons.
(c) Atom bomb.
(d) Bayonets.

4. What does Lila plan to be her final destination after getting a drink at the restaurant in Chapter 18?
(a) The boat.
(b) Church.
(c) The hotel room.
(d) Jamie's house.

5. Chapter 16 is told from the point of view of Jamie and ______.
(a) Rigel.
(b) Fatso.
(c) Phaedrus.
(d) Lila.

6. 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?
(a) American Indians.
(b) Veterans.
(c) The Germans.
(d) Victorians.

7. What replaced social snobbery after World War I?
(a) Sexual.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Intellectual.
(d) Biological.

8. What flashback does Lila experience when she hallucinates seeing her childhood dog?
(a) A house fire that resulted in her mother's death.
(b) Her sister going into labor.
(c) Her grandfather's heart attack.
(d) A car crash that killed someone close to her.

9. How does Jamie react to Lila's offer to bring him on board as a crew member?
(a) Intimidated.
(b) Offended.
(c) Thrilled.
(d) He finds it humorous.

10. What is Lila's destination in the beginning of Chapter 23?
(a) Phaedrus's hotel room.
(b) The boat.
(c) Jamie's house.
(d) Her apartment.

11. According to Phaedrus, the Victorians believe that the patterns of society will always dominate the patterns of _______.
(a) Intellect.
(b) Biology.
(c) Quality.
(d) Sexuality.

12. To what does Lila physically compare herself in Chapter 23?
(a) A grandmother.
(b) A Halloween witch.
(c) An addict.
(d) A troll.

13. What city does Phaedrus believe to be the most dynamic on earth?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) London.
(c) New York City.
(d) Berlin.

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

15. What city does Phaedrus compare to a giant?
(a) Seattle.
(b) New York City.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Miami.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lila goes to pay for her bill at the restaurant, she realizes that her wallet and her _____ have been stolen from her purse.

2. Of what were the Victorians apparently ignorant during the onset of World War I?

3. What school did Phaedrus attend as a boy?

4. What does Lila contemplate swearing off forever as she makes her way back to Phaedrus?

5. What Quality does Phaedrus believe is beyond Lila in Chapter 17?

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