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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Phaedrus believe to be the originator of the American lifestyle?
(a) The descendants of the abducted African slaves.
(b) The Irish.
(c) The American Indians.
(d) The Germans.

2. According to the Metaphysics of Quality, what theory is used in conjunction with the idea of life generally having a purpose in regards to Phaedrus' ideas on static versus dynamic Quality?
(a) Death.
(b) Afterlife.
(c) Evolution.
(d) Gravity.

3. To what ceremony does Phaedrus accompany Dusenberry in Chapter 3?
(a) Quienceanera.
(b) Betrothal feast.
(c) A vision quest.
(d) Tea ceremony.

4. In Chapter 11, why does Phaedrus find it impossible to argue with Lila?
(a) She is too static.
(b) She is too dynamic.
(c) She is unable to understand his intellectualism.
(d) She is too self-centered to think of anyone or anything besides herself.

5. About how many slips does Phaedrus have on the tray in his boat in Chapter 2?
(a) One hundred thousand.
(b) Ten thousand.
(c) One thousand.
(d) Eleven thousand.

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

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

8. Which of the following is not at the forefront of Lila's mind at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Her money.
(b) Her hunger.
(c) Her headache.
(d) Her mother.

9. Why does Lila decide she needs to stay with Phaedrus in Chapter 14?
(a) She doubts his ability to take care of himself.
(b) She is afraid that he might be suicidal.
(c) She realizes it will be mutually beneficial.
(d) She is falling in love with him.

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

11. Which of the following is not one of the static patterns of value?
(a) Social patterns.
(b) Biological patterns.
(c) Intellectual patterns.
(d) Spiritual patterns.

12. When discussing "Patterns of Culture," how was the outcast Zuni labeled by his people?
(a) A philosopher.
(b) A priest.
(c) A witch.
(d) A psychopath.

13. Upon what basis must morals be analyzed in order to glean the greatest precision?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Ethics.
(c) Evolution.
(d) Reason.

14. Who believed that abstinence was necessary for intellectual pursuits?
(a) William James Sidis.
(b) Franz Boas.
(c) Vernon Dusenberry.
(d) Richard Rigel.

15. What is the importance of "dynamic good"?
(a) A culture must actively fight for their traditions.
(b) A culture must be able to judge a person's values based on the traditions of their society.
(c) A culture cannot be allowed to denigrate another culture.
(d) A culture must adopt new ideals in order to continue evolving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What breakthrough excites Phaedrus in Chapter 12?

2. How does Phaedrus propose to accurately use values in his analysis of culture?

3. What is the term that encompasses the constant laws and traditions of a culture, as well as the values upon which those laws were built?

4. What is Rigel's profession?

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

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