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

Short Answer Questions

1. Phaedrus was a student at

2. The person whose philosophy seemed to fit closely to the other side of Phaedrus' philosophy was

3. If Quality is subtracted from the marketplace,

4. When Chris falls down, he

5. What does Chris want to know about his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Give and explain three examples of the Narrator's fascination with detail and care.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

At the beginning of the book, the Narrator does not seem to understand or connect with Chris on any level. He finds Chris' questions irritating and his behavior frustrating and often refuses to try to communicate. Trace the Narrator's relationship with Chris through the book. Give examples of his attitude at various points. At what point in the book do we see that he is becoming more open to Chris? What does he think or say to make us feel that he wants to reach out to Chris?

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