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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Chapter 11, why does Phaedrus find it impossible to argue with Lila?

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

4. Who is Franz Boas?

5. At what age did Lila have a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the static patterns of value?

2. What is evolutionary morality?

3. What is the Metaphysics of Quality?

4. Why is Phaedrus the only one to consider anthropology in terms of "values"?

5. Why does Phaedrus disagree with Sidis's belief that abstinence was necessary for an intellectual?

6. What leads up to Lila's psychotic breakdown in Chapter 10?

7. Describe Dusenberry's career.

8. In Chapter 8, what are some of the faults Phaedrus details with science?

9. How did Lila end up on Phaedrus's boat?

10. In Chapter 15, what are Phaedrus's thoughts after making love to Lila?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Phaedrus's method of working on his project in regards to how he functions within his own theories.

Essay Topic 2

Define Quality.

Essay Topic 3

Using Phaedrus's theories, discuss the rebellions against the static patterns of society in the twentieth century.

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