Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Robert M. Pirsig
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Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Robert M. Pirsig
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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. Why is subject-object science unable to deal with morals?
(a) They are not factual.
(b) They are a man-made construct.
(c) They are too easily faked.
(d) They are not scientifically possible.

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

3. Why does Lila choose to not pursue a relationship with Phaedrus?
(a) She is not attracted to him.
(b) She is afraid of him.
(c) She does not understand him.
(d) She misses her former lover too much.

4. What does Lila plan to be her final destination after getting a drink at the restaurant in Chapter 18?
(a) Jamie's house.
(b) The hotel room.
(c) The boat.
(d) Church.

5. In distilling his philosophy and theories down to a single statement, Phaedrus realizes that good has become a _____, instead of an adjective.
(a) Noun.
(b) Conjunction.
(c) Preposition.
(d) Verb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fault does Phaedrus find with the Victorian concept of morals?

2. What established law does Phaedrus cite as being an example of an evolving static pattern?

3. What does Phaedrus believe has occurred with the doll Lila abandoned on his boat?

4. To what ceremony does Phaedrus accompany Dusenberry in Chapter 3?

5. Why does Phaedrus believe his book will be derided by the anthropology community?

(see the answer key)

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