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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. Who does Lila believe stole her wallet and other items from her purse?
(a) Jamie.
(b) She thinks she must have lost them herself.
(c) Fatso.
(d) Phaedrus.

2. In Chapter 11, why does Phaedrus find it impossible to argue with Lila?
(a) She is too self-centered to think of anyone or anything besides herself.
(b) She is too static.
(c) She is unable to understand his intellectualism.
(d) She is too dynamic.

3. What fault does Phaedrus find with the Victorian concept of morals?
(a) There is no deep intellectualism.
(b) The Victorians were highly corrupt.
(c) Victorian morality was too deeply entrenched in spiritualism.
(d) It no longer fits the needs of modern society.

4. How does Jamie react to Lila's offer to bring him on board as a crew member?
(a) He finds it humorous.
(b) Offended.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Thrilled.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lila's nickname for Phaedrus?

2. Where did Phaedrus meet Lila?

3. For what sort of Quality does Phaedrus believe Lila only looks?

4. Of what were the Victorians apparently ignorant during the onset of World War I?

5. According to Phaedrus's reckoning in Chapter 17, what will the city (which is his current location) eventually do to the people that live there?

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