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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. What reason does Phaedrus cite as the reason nobody uses "value" as a quantifiable scientific concept?
(a) The foundations of science would be challenged.
(b) Accuracy is completely impossible when considering how important the values would be in the scientific analysis of a population.
(c) Values are impossible to count.
(d) Society does not allow for anything less than an absolute.

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

3. Why does Lila decide she needs to stay with Phaedrus in Chapter 14?
(a) She is afraid that he might be suicidal.
(b) She realizes it will be mutually beneficial.
(c) She is falling in love with him.
(d) She doubts his ability to take care of himself.

4. 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 no empathy.
(d) She has given all of her money away to people who did not deserve it.

5. Why is Lila angry with Phaedrus in Chapter 7?
(a) She is forced to watch him get drunk without her.
(b) There is no food on the boat.
(c) He refuses to allow her to sail the boat.
(d) He ignores her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the Zuni brujo encompass the idea of "dynamic good"?

3. Who is Franz Boas?

4. Why does Phaedrus believe his book will be derided by the anthropology community?

5. What is Rigel's profession?

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