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

2. Why does Phaedrus leave the bar in Chapter 16?
(a) Lila is becoming drunker and verbally abusive towards him.
(b) He is not feeling well.
(c) He has to make it to a meeting with his publisher.
(d) He is angry that Lila is trying to bring her friends on his boat.

3. Although Phaedrus decides that Lila has biological quality, what does she seem to lack?
(a) Ethical quality.
(b) Spiritual quality.
(c) Intellectual quality.
(d) Social quality.

4. Phaedrus begins to regret his decision to give the film rights over to the actor when he remembers what his attorney told him: "If you love your book, don't sell it to _________."
(a) Hollywood.
(b) Another artist.
(c) Anyone.
(d) New York.

5. Upon which American Indian tribe does Dusenberry focus his PhD?
(a) Lakota.
(b) Crow.
(c) Chippewa-Cree.
(d) Tohono O'odham.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Phaedrus, who attempts to imitate American Indians?

3. How does Jamie react to Lila's offer to bring him on board as a crew member?

4. What is one of the greatest frustrations in Lila's life, according to her musings in Chapter 10?

5. What weapon is particularly mentioned in Chapter 22 as helping to have changed the world's outlook on war?

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