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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapters 24-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lila angry with Phaedrus in Chapter 7?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He refuses to allow her to sail the boat.
(c) There is no food on the boat.
(d) She is forced to watch him get drunk without her.

2. Within the constructs of Metaphysics of Quality, what is essential to the evolution of society?
(a) Free sexuality.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Intellectualism.
(d) Human rights.

3. For what reasons does this actor come to see Phaedrus in Chapter 19?
(a) He is hiring Phaedurs as a consultant on a new movie.
(b) He is considering hiring Phaedrus as a life coach.
(c) He wants Phaedrus's autograph.
(d) He wishes to get the film rights for Phaedrus's book.

4. What does Phaedrus regard as being the term that encompasses the conflict between social and intellectual patterns?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Celebrity.
(c) Media.
(d) Reality.

5. What does Phaedrus decide is the most difficult aspect of being insane?
(a) The insane person's inability to speak coherently.
(b) The violent inmates.
(c) Dealing with the sane.
(d) The inability to tell the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the different cultural evaluations of Phaedrus that he ponders after his meeting with the actor?

2. Why does Phaedrus believe society accepts trance and hypnosis as plausible ideas?

3. If the ideas of insanity vary from culture to culture, what stands to reason would also vary?

4. In Chapter 31, how does Phaedrus know Rigel is on his boat?

5. Why does Phaedrus believe his book will be derided by the anthropology community?

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