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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. Upon what river does Phaedrus plan to travel by boat?
(a) Meramac.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Hudson.
(d) Mississippi.

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

3. From whose point-of-view is Chapter 18 told?
(a) Phaedrus.
(b) Jamie.
(c) Lila.
(d) Fatso.

4. How does Lila feel about Phaedrus after meeting with Jamie and Fatso?
(a) She is worried about him.
(b) She feels guilty that she angered him.
(c) She feels sorry for him.
(d) She is angry at him.

5. Chapter 16 is told from the point of view of Jamie and ______.
(a) Fatso.
(b) Lila.
(c) Phaedrus.
(d) Rigel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What appears to be behind Lila's offer to Jamie?

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

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

5. What is Phaedrus' destination in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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