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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. Doctrinal differences among Taoism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
2. The Narrator does not want to go faster than
3. The theoretic component of man's existence corresponds to all EXCEPT
4. Riding along the marshes reminds the Narrator of
5. A turning point in Phaedrus' life came about the time he saw
Short Essay Questions
1. What is symbolized by the riding without helmets and what is symbolized by Chris' standing on the pegs to ride the motorcycle?
2. How are the people's faces in the cities different from the people's faces in the rural areas? What is the cause of the difference?
3. The Narrator says that the ghost Phaedrus pursued appeared incoherent and meaningless, causing the most normal of everyday acts to seem slightly mad. What everyday assumptions and purposes caused this?
4. What are the important points of skill in each part in the scientific methods process?
5. Based on what you have read through chapter 28, by way of predicting an outcome for the book, write a paragraph or two explaining a dream you think the Narrator will have near the end of the book.
6. Why do you suppose the Narrator calls Phaedrus' office a "find?" Do you think he did not know it was Phaedrus' office when he opened the door?
7. What is a priori knowledge and how are time and space examples of a priori knowledge?
8. Which question would you prefer to ask your friends: "What's new?" or "What is best?" Which question would you rather have people ask you?
9. How do the DeWeeses respond to seeing the Narrator again? What are their actions and reactions? What are their emotions and thoughts?
10. What is the difference between "What's new?" and "What is best?" What type of answer might you get to each question? Which question would you prefer to ask your friends? Which question would you rather have people ask you?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Phaedrus and DeWeese were baffled by, yet intrigued by, each other. Explain. Were there actions or words that caused this?
Essay Topic 2
What traits does Chris have that were troublesome traits for Phaedrus?
Essay Topic 3
Do you think Phaedrus was a good father? Do you think the Narrator at the beginning of the book was a good father? Do you think the Narrator at the end of the book was a good father? Back your answers with examples to prove your points.
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