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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. For what reasons did Phaedrus believe that the Victorians were directly responsible for the roaring 20s?
(a) The inability of the Victorians to let their society evolve resulted in a direct rebellion against the accepted behaviors.
(b) The Victorians were unable to pass their mindset down fully to their children.
(c) The Victorians' secret corruption was forced into the open by war.
(d) The Victorians refused to believe that they were capable of hedonism.

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

3. Chapter 16 is told from the point of view of Jamie and ______.
(a) Phaedrus.
(b) Lila.
(c) Fatso.
(d) Rigel.

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

5. What do Lila and Phaedrus do in Chapter 15?
(a) Fight.
(b) Fish.
(c) Make love.
(d) Cook dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. By Phaedrus's reckoning on the nature of Rigel's approach to morality, what was the natural effect of World War I?

2. Why does Phaedrus believe Lila exists in a culture of just herself?

3. If the ideas of insanity vary from culture to culture, what stands to reason would also vary?

4. What breakthrough excites Phaedrus in Chapter 12?

5. What established law does Phaedrus cite as being an example of an evolving static pattern?

(see the answer key)

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