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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapters 24-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. By Chapter 24, what has Phaedrus concluded about the Victorians social moral codes?
(a) It will never truly go away.
(b) It is fighting change.
(c) It is dead.
(d) It is finally evolving.

3. According to Phaedrus, what concerns philosophers that average people would consider trivial?
(a) Puzzles.
(b) Morality.
(c) Spirituality.
(d) Human behavior.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the theory that Phaedrus developed once while sailing in reaction to his rejection of his charts and any outside information that did not conform to his beliefs in this manner?

2. For what reasons does Phaedrus initially grant the film rights to the actor in Chapter 19?

3. _____ is a persona that must be worn to be accepted by society.

4. What does Phaedrus admit to regretting about Lila at the end of Chapter 24?

5. The two words that Phaedrus clings to at the end of Chapter 30 that illustrate a resolved conflict between static and dynamic Quality are rta and ____.

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