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

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

3. What school did Phaedrus attend as a boy?
(a) Williamson.
(b) Milford.
(c) Yale.
(d) Blake.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What replaced social snobbery after World War I?

2. What Hollywood actor comes to see Phaedrus?

3. What area of science will likely be the one that helps scientifically govern society, according to Phaedrus's theory in Chapter 22?

4. 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?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Phaedrus deduce about Lila from his meeting with her friends?

2. Describe Phaedrus's analogy of New York City to a giant.

3. Why does Lila leave the name of the boat with the waiter and what does this imply about her plans?

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

5. How does Phaedrus's musings on the Victorians bring him back to his initial ideas on the American Indians?

6. How did the Victorian mindset leave society unprepared to deal with the realities of World War I?

7. Why does Lila decide she needs to leave Phaedrus?

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

9. How does war factor into the Victorian beliefs?

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

(see the answer keys)

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