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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. Of what were the Victorians apparently ignorant during the onset of World War I?
(a) Their sons were being sent off to die.
(b) Their government would not protect them.
(c) They were the invading army.
(d) Their armies were poorly equipped.

2. Why must the "first division" be completely correct?
(a) The first division is likened to the control in a scientific experiment.
(b) The rest of the classification will always be incorrect.
(c) The rest of the world will only be able to look into the first division for guidance.
(d) The system can otherwise be easily disproved.

3. What is Phaedrus' destination in Chapter 17?
(a) His hotel room.
(b) His boat.
(c) His publisher's office.
(d) Another bar.

4. According to Phaedrus, what concerns philosophers that average people would consider trivial?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Morality.
(c) Human behavior.
(d) Puzzles.

5. To what ceremony does Phaedrus accompany Dusenberry in Chapter 3?
(a) Betrothal feast.
(b) Tea ceremony.
(c) A vision quest.
(d) Quienceanera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Phaedrus use as an example of the limitations of the long-held standards of science in Chapter 8?

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. According to Phaedrus, the Victorians believe that the patterns of society will always dominate the patterns of _______.

4. Where did Phaedrus meet Lila?

5. What does Phaedrus admit to regretting about Lila at the end of Chapter 24?

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