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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. According to Phaedrus, who attempts to imitate American Indians?
(a) Frontier men.
(b) Pilgrims.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Religious leaders.

2. What is the name of Lila's childhood dog?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Spot.
(c) Astrix.
(d) Bandito.

3. For what sort of Quality does Phaedrus believe Lila only looks?
(a) Social.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Biological.

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

5. Why does Phaedrus humorously note in Chapter 12 as the reason nobody before attempted to quantify everything in value?
(a) The term "value" no longer has any meaning in today's world.
(b) Values are impossible to ponder objectively.
(c) Value as a concept confuses, rather than clarifies.
(d) Value is too fickle for a scientific brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Phaedrus compare the Giant of his city analogy in Chapter 17?

2. Which of the following is not one of the perceptions Phaedrus believes people such as Lila, Rigel, and the famous actor have of him?

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

4. If Phaedrus allows his book to be made into a movie, what will be lost to the social pattern of values which will undoubtedly become the focus of the film?

5. Where does Phaedrus believe the idea that the intellect reigns supreme over societal needs will lead the human race?

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