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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. Why does Phaedrus consider himself to part of the hulking "Giant" from Chapter 17?
(a) His books are popular in that city.
(b) His publisher lives in that city.
(c) He supports that city politically.
(d) He vacations frequently in that city.

2. When discussing "Patterns of Culture," how was the outcast Zuni labeled by his people?
(a) A philosopher.
(b) A priest.
(c) A psychopath.
(d) A witch.

3. What is one of the greatest frustrations in Lila's life, according to her musings in Chapter 10?
(a) She falls in love too easily.
(b) She knows she has a problem, though no one will help her with it.
(c) She has given all of her money away to people who did not deserve it.
(d) She has no empathy.

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

5. Which of the following relationships did not appear to be the most pertinent to Lila from her childhood?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her grandfather.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 22, what changed the physical landscape of the social population?

2. What flashback does Lila experience when she hallucinates seeing her childhood dog?

3. For what sort of Quality does Phaedrus believe Lila only looks?

4. What is the name of the disgraced genius who Phaedrus discovers shared his ideas on the role of American Indians to the American lifestyle?

5. What does Lila contemplate swearing off forever as she makes her way back to Phaedrus?

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