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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 Shirin's bricolage, what does the pen represent?
(a) The Law of Life.
(b) The Law of Loss.
(c) The Law of Love.
(d) The Law of Light.

2. Who does Charles say was famous for his use of the maieutic method?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Descartes.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Galileo.

3. What new item does Jared say he has obtained at the beginning of his May 20 diary entry?
(a) A toaster oven.
(b) A violin.
(c) A tape recorder.
(d) A watch.

4. When Jared goes to see Charles speak on May 19, what time does he arrive?
(a) 8 o'clock.
(b) 6 o'clock.
(c) 9 o'clock.
(d) 7 o'clock.

5. Shirin says revealed religions are perceived to be at odds with what?
(a) History.
(b) The world.
(c) Science.
(d) Nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Monika and Heinz's last name?

2. Who finds Charles dead?

3. Who says, "Vision is the flowing river"?

4. In Shirin's bricolage, what does the cartridge fuse represent?

5. Who says, "I'm Christ's message"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does B say to Jared about the lunacy within individual cultures?

2. What does B mean when he says he wants to save the world?

3. In what way do Takers see the world, according to B?

4. Describe the anonymous phone call Jared receives at his hotel room after he hears Charles give a lecture for the first time.

5. How does B react when Jared says his superior is Lulfre?

6. Why does Shirin want to teach Jared in a different way than Charles did?

7. Why does Shirin say she is B at the end of the May 23 entry?

8. Why does Jared become disturbed by the idea that some questions are dangerous?

9. What does B say happened when mankind became hunters?

10. What is the point of the story of the Imperial Chill, as Jared understands it from B's lecture?

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