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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. What area of science will likely be the one that helps scientifically govern society, according to Phaedrus's theory in Chapter 22?
(a) Anthropology.
(b) Chemistry.
(c) Physics.
(d) Psychology.

2. What does Phaedrus conclude about working on the Metaphysics of Quality for long periods of time?
(a) It will eventually be tainted with his own beliefs.
(b) It will become more correct.
(c) It will become less correct.
(d) He will eventually adapt to society's standards due to pressure.

3. Why does Lila leave her boyfriend?
(a) She falls in love with Phaedrus.
(b) He is cheating on her.
(c) She is bored with him.
(d) He beats her.

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. With what concept in anthropology does Dusenberry find fault?
(a) Persecution.
(b) Scientific principle.
(c) Modern living.
(d) Objectivity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the greatest frustrations in Lila's life, according to her musings in Chapter 10?

2. Who dominated society between the world wars?

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

4. What is Lila's destination in the beginning of Chapter 23?

5. In Chapter 12, how does Phaedrus define the purpose behind everything in life?

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