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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. To what does Phaedrus compare the Giant of his city analogy in Chapter 17?
(a) Scientist.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Farmer.

2. To what does Phaedrus compare creating a "metaphysics" in Chapter 9?
(a) Chess strategy.
(b) Instincts.
(c) Car engine.
(d) Learned behavior.

3. What replaced social snobbery after World War I?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Biological.
(c) Intellectual.
(d) Sexual.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phaedrus believe to be the long-term effect of living with views such as the ones Rigel holds in Chapter 7?

2. What weapon is particularly mentioned in Chapter 22 as helping to have changed the world's outlook on war?

3. Although Phaedrus decides that Lila has biological quality, what does she seem to lack?

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

5. Who does Phaedrus believe to be the originator of the American lifestyle?

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