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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. By Phaedrus's reckoning on the nature of Rigel's approach to morality, what was the natural effect of World War I?
(a) The Roaring 20s.
(b) The revolutionary sixties.
(c) Prohibition.
(d) World War II.

2. Although "static good" is the opposite of "dynamic good," static must exist or else the dynamic would turn into ____.
(a) Evil.
(b) Chaos.
(c) Static.
(d) Apathy.

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

4. 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.

5. What school did Phaedrus attend as a boy?
(a) Blake.
(b) Milford.
(c) Yale.
(d) Williamson.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Lila physically compare herself in Chapter 23?

2. When discussing "Patterns of Culture," how was the outcast Zuni labeled by his people?

3. At the end of Chapter 7, what does Phaedrus return to as the basis of his anthropological beliefs?

4. According to Phaedrus, the Zen definition of ____ is to see life everywhere but to be unable to participate.

5. What name does Phaedrus give to the concept that science exists merely to prove the truth?

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