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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters 1-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before going into anthropology, what was Phaedrus's field of study?
(a) Biology.
(b) Physicis.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Chemistry.

2. Who is Franz Boas?
(a) Dusenberry's best friend.
(b) Anthropology professor.
(c) Philosopher.
(d) Lila's former lover.

3. Why does Rigel claim Phaedrus keeps people from properly analyzing his work?
(a) Phaedrus presents his work as fiction.
(b) Phaedrus does not define Quality.
(c) Phaedrus refuses to discuss his first book.
(d) Phaedrus hides under an assumed name.

4. Upon which American Indian tribe does Dusenberry focus his PhD?
(a) Chippewa-Cree.
(b) Crow.
(c) Lakota.
(d) Tohono O'odham.

5. "_____ is the primary empirical reality of the world."
(a) Anthropology.
(b) Quality.
(c) Values.
(d) Morals.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what concept in anthropology does Dusenberry find fault?

2. According to the Metaphysics of Quality, what theory is used in conjunction with the idea of life generally having a purpose in regards to Phaedrus' ideas on static versus dynamic Quality?

3. Who does Phaedrus believe to be the originator of the American lifestyle?

4. Upon what basis must morals be analyzed in order to glean the greatest precision?

5. Why is Lila angry with Phaedrus in Chapter 7?

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