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

Short Answer Questions

1. The forest near the bottom of the canyon consists mainly of

2. When Phaedrus reads "Phaedrus" he is impressed by

3. When you are stuck

4. The Sophists taught

5. Poincaré's "subliminal self" corresponds to Phaedrus'

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

When Sarah had asked Phaedrus if he was teaching quality, she certainly had no way of knowing what that question would do to him mentally. What do you suppose Sarah had meant when she asked the question?

Essay Topic 3

What does the bottom of the ocean symbolize? Do you think the Narrator and Chris meet there? What do they find out about themselves and each other as they attempt to meet? What is the result?

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