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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lila pull from the water at the end of Chapter 23?

3. Where does Phaedrus believe the idea that the intellect reigns supreme over societal needs will lead the human race?

4. Where is Lila in Chapter 23?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does war factor into the Victorian beliefs?

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

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

5. Describe Jamie and Fatso.

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

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

8. What role does Robert Redford play in this book?

9. Why does Lila stop at the restaurant in Chapter 18?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Phaedrus's method of working on his project in regards to how he functions within his own theories.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between Phaedrus and Lila using his ideas on static versus dynamic patterns.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss society versus intellect.

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