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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. By Phaedrus's reasoning of dynamic morality in Chapter 13, what is more moral than society killing an idea?
(a) An idea killing a person.
(b) Society killing a person.
(c) An idea killing a society.
(d) A person killing their ideas in order to protect their society.

2. What name does Phaedrus give to the concept that science exists merely to prove the truth?
(a) Backseat theorizing.
(b) Victorian science.
(c) Armchair psychology.
(d) Common hypothesis.

3. 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?
(a) Gravity.
(b) Afterlife.
(c) Evolution.
(d) Death.

4. Why does Lila leave her boyfriend?
(a) He beats her.
(b) She falls in love with Phaedrus.
(c) She is bored with him.
(d) He is cheating on her.

5. Where did Phaedrus meet Lila?
(a) A friend's house.
(b) A bar.
(c) A rave.
(d) A political meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the static patterns of value?

2. Before going into anthropology, what was Phaedrus's field of study?

3. How does the Zuni brujo encompass the idea of "dynamic good"?

4. In Chapter 11, why does Phaedrus find it impossible to argue with Lila?

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

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