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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, 9, and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best description of Phaedrus?
(a) Phaedrus was tall, darkly complected, and highly intelligent.
(b) Phaedrus was secretive, aloof, and seemingly cold to others.
(c) Phaedrus was intelligent, focused, and courageous.
(d) Phaedrus was brilliant, focused on his work, and insensitive to people.

2. The mechanics where the Narrator had taken his motorcycle when it was seizing did not fix it properly since they
(a) were dancing and singing along with the radio.
(b) did not read the manual for that bike.
(c) did not have the proper tools.
(d) did not care enough to learn to do it right.

3. The plans of Chris and the Narrator are deliberately indefinite so that
(a) they can keep changing their minds about their destination.
(b) they can continue until their money is gone.
(c) they do not have to account to anyone for their time.
(d) the vacation can be a good time of togetherness and relaxation.

4. Herried is designated a Western town by the Narrator because
(a) things are far apart in the town.
(b) the town only has one street.
(c) the main gathering place is a saloon.
(d) the town is very dusty.

5. The ghost that Phaedrus pursued was
(a) the ghost of modern science.
(b) the ghost of Western thought.
(c) the ghost of rationality.
(d) the ghost of technology.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Narrator does not feel the faster speeds are good because

2. A Chautauqua is

3. The Narrator does not want to go faster than

4. Who introduces the topic of ghost stories?

5. Annihilation ECS consisted of

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