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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. 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 ____.
(a) Dalit.
(b) Namaste.
(c) Homa.
(d) Arete.

2. Why are values not considered to be a proper platform for a scientific analysis?
(a) Values are considered to be amateurish in practice.
(b) Values are deemed too hard to quantify.
(c) Values are dependent upon factors beyond anthropology.
(d) Values are too mandated by the government.

3. Of what were the Victorians apparently ignorant during the onset of World War I?
(a) Their sons were being sent off to die.
(b) Their armies were poorly equipped.
(c) They were the invading army.
(d) Their government would not protect them.

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

5. Who is Franz Boas?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Dusenberry's best friend.
(c) Lila's former lover.
(d) Anthropology professor.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what ceremony does Phaedrus accompany Dusenberry in Chapter 3?

2. How does Lila feel about Phaedrus after meeting with Jamie and Fatso?

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

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

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?

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