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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 16-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Phaedrus's reckoning in Chapter 17, what will the city (which is his current location) eventually do to the people that live there?
(a) Devour them.
(b) Laud them.
(c) Reward them.
(d) Remove them.

2. Why does Phaedrus believe his book will be derided by the anthropology community?
(a) He is a student of Boas.
(b) He does not adhere to the community's rules.
(c) He is known for a past, accidental plagiarism.
(d) He mocked Dusenberry.

3. Upon what basis must morals be analyzed in order to glean the greatest precision?
(a) Evolution.
(b) Reason.
(c) Spirituality.
(d) Ethics.

4. Where do Lila and Phaedrus dock at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) Manchester Yachting.
(b) Turtle Beach.
(c) Manhattan Athletic Club.
(d) Nyack Yacht Club.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From whose point-of-view is Chapter 18 told?

2. Phaedrus refers to his ongoing project as a "Metaphysics of ______."

3. To what does Phaedrus compare the Giant of his city analogy in Chapter 17?

4. How does Phaedrus propose to accurately use values in his analysis of culture?

5. What city does Phaedrus believe to be the most dynamic on earth?

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