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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, the Zen definition of ____ is to see life everywhere but to be unable to participate.
(a) Heaven.
(b) Hell.
(c) Unenlightenment.
(d) Life.

2. How does the Zuni brujo encompass the idea of "dynamic good"?
(a) He reaches outside his culture to right a wrong.
(b) He submits to his priests' punishment.
(c) He curbs his own ideas for the good of his tribe.
(d) He martyrs himself to his own ideas.

3. What is the name of Lila's childhood dog?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Bandito.
(c) Spot.
(d) Astrix.

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

5. What is Lila's nickname for Phaedrus?
(a) The Captain.
(b) The Scholar.
(c) The Librarian.
(d) The Sailor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through the study of what group of people does Phaedrus hope to understand the scientific concerns and patterns that will help society sustain itself while still evolving?

2. Why does Lila decide she needs to stay with Phaedrus in Chapter 14?

3. At what age did Lila have a child?

4. 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?

5. Phaedrus begins to regret his decision to give the film rights over to the actor when he remembers what his attorney told him: "If you love your book, don't sell it to _________."

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