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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what does Phaedrus compare the underground manholes of his current location in Chapter 17?
(a) Kidney.
(b) Heart.
(c) Lungs.
(d) Arteries.

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

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

5. What is the name of Lila's childhood dog?
(a) Bandito.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Spot.
(d) Astrix.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 16 is told from the point of view of Jamie and ______.

2. According to Phaedrus, the Victorians believe that the patterns of society will always dominate the patterns of _______.

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What ideas does Phaedrus develop about Victorian beliefs in Chapter 21?

2. What are Phaedrus's thoughts on the static and dynamic patterns of New York City?

3. What does Lila offer to Jamie and how do both he and Phaedrus react?

4. How did intellect begin to replace societal concerns after World War I?

5. What does Lila discover when she goes to pay for her bill at the restaurant?

6. What sort of thoughts occur to Lila as she wanders the streets in Chapter 23 before she loses touch with reality?

7. How is Lila driven by her delusions in Chapter 23?

8. What is Lila's motivation in asking Jamie to join her and Phaedrus?

9. How does Phaedrus connect the Zen concept of hell to celebrity?

10. Describe Jamie and Fatso.

(see the answer keys)

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