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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. What is the name of the disgraced genius who Phaedrus discovers shared his ideas on the role of American Indians to the American lifestyle?
(a) Verne Dusenberry.
(b) James Holden.
(c) William James Sidis.
(d) Franz Boas.

2. What does Phaedrus believe to be the long-term effect of living with views such as the ones Rigel holds in Chapter 7?
(a) Living in a vacuum of morality.
(b) Loss of one's identity.
(c) A decay in the moral fiber of society.
(d) Destruction.

3. What war ostensibly marked the end of Victorian values?
(a) Korean War.
(b) World War I.
(c) World War II.
(d) Vietnam War.

4. Why does Phaedrus believe his "Metaphysics of Quality" is a more accurate viewpoint of the world?
(a) It is more understandable to the average person.
(b) It allows for everyone to bring in their own ideas.
(c) It is less decisive.
(d) It is more inclusive.

5. What does Phaedrus regard as being the term that encompasses the conflict between social and intellectual patterns?
(a) Celebrity.
(b) Reality.
(c) Media.
(d) Heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the different cultural evaluations of Phaedrus that he ponders after his meeting with the actor?

2. Why does Lila decide she needs to stay with Phaedrus in Chapter 14?

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

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 _________."

5. Which of the following is not one of the perceptions Phaedrus believes people such as Lila, Rigel, and the famous actor have of him?

(see the answer key)

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