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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. 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 _________."
(a) Another artist.
(b) Anyone.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) New York.

2. At what age did Lila have a child?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Nineteen.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Twenty.

3. Which of the following is not one of the static patterns of value?
(a) Spiritual patterns.
(b) Biological patterns.
(c) Social patterns.
(d) Intellectual patterns.

4. What does Phaedrus believe to be the long-term effect of living with views such as the ones Rigel holds in Chapter 7?
(a) Living in a vacuum of morality.
(b) A decay in the moral fiber of society.
(c) Loss of one's identity.
(d) Destruction.

5. What appears to be behind Lila's offer to Jamie?
(a) Lila wants to betray Phaedrus.
(b) Lila is afraid of Phaedrus and wants Jamie around for protection.
(c) Lila wants to marry Jamie.
(d) Lila thinks Jamie will help Phaedrus with his book.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phaedrus's beliefs, what must one to do to be labeled as insane in their society?

2. From whose point-of-view is Chapter 23 told?

3. What are the different cultural evaluations of Phaedrus that he ponders after his meeting with the actor?

4. What is the importance of "dynamic good"?

5. Why are values not considered to be a proper platform for a scientific analysis?

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