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

2. Where do Lila and Phaedrus dock at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) Manchester Yachting.
(b) Manhattan Athletic Club.
(c) Turtle Beach.
(d) Nyack Yacht Club.

3. What is interesting to note about the syntax of the phrase "Metaphysics of Quality"?
(a) It ties together several different cultures and their values.
(b) It is purposefully redundant in phrasing.
(c) It is grammatically perfect.
(d) It is a contradiction.

4. Phaedrus refers to his ongoing project as a "Metaphysics of ______."
(a) Morality.
(b) Quality.
(c) Values.
(d) Quanitity.

5. According to Phaedrus, the Victorians believe that the patterns of society will always dominate the patterns of _______.
(a) Quality.
(b) Biology.
(c) Sexuality.
(d) Intellect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rigel advise Phaedrus to do after Jamie threatens to call the cops?

2. What do Lila and Phaedrus do in Chapter 15?

3. Why did Phaedrus initially buy his boat?

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

5. In relation to Rigel, what label does Phaedrus give people who he believes are "gaudy, fraudulent, ornamental peacocks"?

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