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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does the hallucination of Lila's dog lead her at the end of Chapter 23?
(a) The boat.
(b) The hospital.
(c) The police station.
(d) The bar.

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

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

5. What is Lila's nickname for Phaedrus?
(a) The Sailor.
(b) The Scholar.
(c) The Captain.
(d) The Librarian.

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

7. What fault does Phaedrus find with the Victorian concept of morals?
(a) There is no deep intellectualism.
(b) It no longer fits the needs of modern society.
(c) Victorian morality was too deeply entrenched in spiritualism.
(d) The Victorians were highly corrupt.

8. In Chapter 22, what does Phaedrus believe was the view of battle before World War I?
(a) Heroic.
(b) Natural.
(c) Evil.
(d) Destructive.

9. What does Phaedrus believe to be the last static social pattern in history?
(a) The Sixties.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Fifties.
(d) The Victorian era.

10. Phaedrus begins to regret his decision to give the film rights over to the actor when he remembers what his attorney told him: "If you love your book, don't sell it to _________."
(a) Another artist.
(b) Anyone.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) New York.

11. When Lila goes to pay for her bill at the restaurant, she realizes that her wallet and her _____ have been stolen from her purse.
(a) Pills.
(b) Identification.
(c) Makeup.
(d) Keys.

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

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

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

15. 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) Intellectual patterns.
(c) Dynamic quality.
(d) Static quality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Hollywood actor comes to see Phaedrus?

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

3. Why is Jamie suspicious of Lila's offer in Chapter 16?

4. When considering the surviving veterans of World War I, what about their attitude altered the social landscape after the war?

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

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