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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. 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?
(a) Dynamic quality.
(b) Intellectual patterns.
(c) Anthropological connections.
(d) Static quality.

2. Where does Phaedrus believe the idea that the intellect reigns supreme over societal needs will lead the human race?
(a) Mediocrity.
(b) Destruction.
(c) Moral corruption.
(d) Enlightenment.

3. What replaced social snobbery after World War I?
(a) Biological.
(b) Sexual.
(c) Intellectual.
(d) Spiritual.

4. What Quality does Phaedrus believe is beyond Lila in Chapter 17?
(a) Biological.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) Sexual.
(d) Spiritual.

5. Where does the hallucination of Lila's dog lead her at the end of Chapter 23?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The boat.
(c) The police station.
(d) The bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Phaedrus believe to be the originator of the American lifestyle?

2. Who is Franz Boas?

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

4. Why are values not considered to be a proper platform for a scientific analysis?

5. What Hollywood actor comes to see Phaedrus?

(see the answer key)

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