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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. Where does the hallucination of Lila's dog lead her at the end of Chapter 23?

2. How does Jamie react to Lila's offer to bring him on board as a crew member?

3. How does Lila feel about Phaedrus after meeting with Jamie and Fatso?

4. 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 _________."

5. What does Lila plan to be her final destination after getting a drink at the restaurant in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does war factor into the Victorian beliefs?

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

9. Describe Jamie and Fatso.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Use the Metaphysics of Quality to describe the mysterious bonds between Rigel and Lila.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Metaphysics of Quality in detail.

Essay Topic 3

Define Quality.

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