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

2. When Phaedrus first wakes up in the beginning of "Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals," what had he been doing the previous evening?
(a) Snorting cocaine.
(b) Shooting heroin.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Smoking marijuana.

3. What is the importance of "dynamic good"?
(a) A culture must adopt new ideals in order to continue evolving.
(b) A culture cannot be allowed to denigrate another culture.
(c) A culture must actively fight for their traditions.
(d) A culture must be able to judge a person's values based on the traditions of their society.

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

5. Where did Phaedrus meet Lila?
(a) A bar.
(b) A friend's house.
(c) A rave.
(d) A political meeting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "_____ is the primary empirical reality of the world."

3. Why must the "first division" be completely correct?

4. 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?

5. Why does Phaedrus believe his "Metaphysics of Quality" is a more accurate viewpoint of the world?

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