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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21, 22 and 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the four people riding motorcycles on a journey?
(a) The Narrator, Chris Sutherland, John Sutherland, Sylvia
(b) John, Sylvia, Chris, Buddha
(c) Chris, his father the Narrator, John Sutherland, his wife Sylvia Sutherland
(d) John Sutherland, his son Chris, the Narrator, his wife Sylvia

2. The Narrator characterized the college as a "teaching college" by which he meant
(a) the professors were burned out with teaching so many classes and never had time for research or contemplation.
(b) the professors taught the graduate students to teach, but stayed really busy teaching the grad students.
(c) that only those who truly enjoyed teaching worked there since the college did not require research.
(d) the college was designed to prepare students to be teachers in schools and colleges.

3. The range of human knowledge today creates
(a) an fragmented society.
(b) induction.
(c) specialization.
(d) generation gaps.

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

5. The Narrator feels apprehensive about
(a) meeting the DeWeeses.
(b) introducing John and Sylvia to the DeWeeses.
(c) riding through Yellowstone Park.
(d) spending the night in a cabin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Einstein said:

2. The Narrator first helps Chris' tiredness by

3. Phaedrus corresponded with the Northwest Regional Accrediting Association

4. The book that the Narrator tries to read with Chris is

5. Phaedrus did not understand

(see the answer key)

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