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

Short Answer Questions

1. Phaedrus broke the syndrome of "nothing to say" by having students write about

2. Without the Sutherlands

3. Phaedrus decided that schools teach people to

4. A branch of philosophy concerned with the definition of Quality is known as

5. The Narrator tells a story about camping in the mountains and being surprised by a

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the Narrator mean when he says "Quality is the point of common understanding between the classic and romantic worlds. . . A real understanding of Quality captures the System, tames it, and puts it to work for one's own personal use, while leaving one completely free to fulfill his inner destiny."

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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