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

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the following are synonyms for "metaphysical" EXCEPT

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

3. Which is NOT a way in which the Narrator knows that Chris is exhausted?

4. The shadowy figure keeping the Narrator from opening the door in his dreams is

5. Which of the following statements about modern technology was NOT part of the Narrator's feelings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The allegory of a physical mountain for a spiritual one is quite common in religious literature. In what ways can the Narrator's journey to reconnect with himself be compared to climbing a mountain?

Essay Topic 2

Plato often used names for his characters that suggested the nature of their personalities. When the author chose the name "Phaedrus," he thought it meant wolf. When the Narrator is describing Phaedrus' contemplations, he describes a meeting with a timber wolf (chapter 7). How does the reader come to the conclusion that Phaedrus and wolf have some commonalities? "Phaedrus" actually means brilliant while "lykos" means wolf in Greek. Explain how both wolf and brilliant apply to Phaedrus / the Narrator.

Essay Topic 3

What does Chris want to "go back" to? What does he miss? Is it possible for him, or for them, to go back? Why or why not? What will it take to go forward?

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