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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters 1-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Metaphysics of Quality, what theory is used in conjunction with the idea of life generally having a purpose in regards to Phaedrus' ideas on static versus dynamic Quality?
(a) Gravity.
(b) Afterlife.
(c) Evolution.
(d) Death.

2. Why does Phaedrus believe his book will be derided by the anthropology community?
(a) He does not adhere to the community's rules.
(b) He is a student of Boas.
(c) He mocked Dusenberry.
(d) He is known for a past, accidental plagiarism.

3. Who believed that abstinence was necessary for intellectual pursuits?
(a) Richard Rigel.
(b) William James Sidis.
(c) Franz Boas.
(d) Vernon Dusenberry.

4. "_____ is the primary empirical reality of the world."
(a) Values.
(b) Quality.
(c) Morals.
(d) Anthropology.

5. At what college is Verne Dusenberry an associate professor?
(a) Montana State College.
(b) Washington State.
(c) New York University.
(d) Texas Tech.

Short Answer Questions

1. By Phaedrus's reasoning in Chapter 15, in condemning ______, static biological antagonism is condemned to intellectual quality only.

2. In Chapter 11, why does Phaedrus find it impossible to argue with Lila?

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

4. What is interesting to note about the syntax of the phrase "Metaphysics of Quality"?

5. What is the term that encompasses the constant laws and traditions of a culture, as well as the values upon which those laws were built?

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