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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The dynamic quality causes an organism to grow, though without the _____, it will not be able to survive or last.
(a) Theories of evolution.
(b) Static qualities.
(c) Existentialist ideals.
(d) Spiritual reckoning.

2. Upon which American Indian tribe does Dusenberry focus his PhD?
(a) Crow.
(b) Tohono O'odham.
(c) Chippewa-Cree.
(d) Lakota.

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

4. By Phaedrus's reckoning on the nature of Rigel's approach to morality, what was the natural effect of World War I?
(a) The revolutionary sixties.
(b) Prohibition.
(c) The Roaring 20s.
(d) World War II.

5. "_____ is the primary empirical reality of the world."
(a) Values.
(b) Morals.
(c) Quality.
(d) Anthropology.

6. By Phaedrus's reasoning of dynamic morality in Chapter 13, what is more moral than society killing an idea?
(a) An idea killing a person.
(b) A person killing their ideas in order to protect their society.
(c) An idea killing a society.
(d) Society killing a person.

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

8. Where did Phaedrus meet Lila?
(a) A friend's house.
(b) A rave.
(c) A political meeting.
(d) A bar.

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

10. Although "static good" is the opposite of "dynamic good," static must exist or else the dynamic would turn into ____.
(a) Evil.
(b) Chaos.
(c) Static.
(d) Apathy.

11. Why does Lila leave her boyfriend?
(a) He beats her.
(b) She is bored with him.
(c) She falls in love with Phaedrus.
(d) He is cheating on her.

12. What is one of the greatest frustrations in Lila's life, according to her musings in Chapter 10?
(a) She has given all of her money away to people who did not deserve it.
(b) She falls in love too easily.
(c) She knows she has a problem, though no one will help her with it.
(d) She has no empathy.

13. Why does Rigel claim Phaedrus keeps people from properly analyzing his work?
(a) Phaedrus presents his work as fiction.
(b) Phaedrus refuses to discuss his first book.
(c) Phaedrus hides under an assumed name.
(d) Phaedrus does not define Quality.

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

15. Why does Lila choose to not pursue a relationship with Phaedrus?
(a) She does not understand him.
(b) She is not attracted to him.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) She misses her former lover too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What breakthrough excites Phaedrus in Chapter 12?

2. What is the importance of "dynamic good"?

3. Along with the wind, what brings about Lila's breakdown at the end of Chapter 10?

4. Why does Phaedrus believe his "Metaphysics of Quality" is a more accurate viewpoint of the world?

5. Upon what river does Phaedrus plan to travel by boat?

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