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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If Phaedrus allows his book to be made into a movie, what will be lost to the social pattern of values which will undoubtedly become the focus of the film?
(a) Anthropological connections.
(b) Dynamic quality.
(c) Static quality.
(d) Intellectual patterns.

2. What is Phaedrus' destination in Chapter 17?
(a) His boat.
(b) Another bar.
(c) His publisher's office.
(d) His hotel room.

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

4. Where is Lila in Chapter 23?
(a) The bar.
(b) The hotel room.
(c) Phaedrus's publisher's office.
(d) The streets.

5. Which of the following is not one of the perceptions Phaedrus believes people such as Lila, Rigel, and the famous actor have of him?
(a) Hero.
(b) Nerd.
(c) Moral degenerate.
(d) Romantic partner.

6. Which of the following relationships did not appear to be the most pertinent to Lila from her childhood?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her grandfather.

7. To what does Phaedrus compare the Giant of his city analogy in Chapter 17?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Scientist.

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

9. What does Lila contemplate swearing off forever as she makes her way back to Phaedrus?
(a) Men.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Intellectualism.

10. Who does Lila believe stole her wallet and other items from her purse?
(a) Fatso.
(b) Phaedrus.
(c) Jamie.
(d) She thinks she must have lost them herself.

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

12. Why is Jamie suspicious of Lila's offer in Chapter 16?
(a) He knows she is trying to pull a scam.
(b) He believes Phaedrus is actually smuggling drugs.
(c) He knows Lila is in love with him.
(d) He does not trust Phaedrus to not rob him.

13. Of what were the Victorians apparently ignorant during the onset of World War I?
(a) Their armies were poorly equipped.
(b) Their sons were being sent off to die.
(c) They were the invading army.
(d) Their government would not protect them.

14. How does Lila feel about Phaedrus after meeting with Jamie and Fatso?
(a) She is worried about him.
(b) She is angry at him.
(c) She feels sorry for him.
(d) She feels guilty that she angered him.

15. For what sort of Quality does Phaedrus believe Lila only looks?
(a) Intellectual.
(b) Biological.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Social.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Phaedrus compare to a giant?

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

3. What is Lila's destination in the beginning of Chapter 23?

4. What school did Phaedrus attend as a boy?

5. To what does Lila physically compare herself in Chapter 23?

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