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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. With what concept in anthropology does Dusenberry find fault?
(a) Modern living.
(b) Objectivity.
(c) Persecution.
(d) Scientific principle.

2. What are the different cultural evaluations of Phaedrus that he ponders after his meeting with the actor?
(a) Mental and physical.
(b) Sexual and intellectual.
(c) Spiritual and physical.
(d) Celebrity and ground-level.

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

4. What does Phaedrus decide is the most difficult aspect of being insane?
(a) Dealing with the sane.
(b) The inability to tell the truth.
(c) The insane person's inability to speak coherently.
(d) The violent inmates.

5. How does Phaedrus disagree with the idea to study the philosophy of others and to choose one as a guide in life?
(a) He is worried that no one really understands philosophy anymore.
(b) He believes the philosophers are no longer relevant.
(c) He is afraid that others will latch onto his ideas and claim them as their own.
(d) He thinks one should develop their own ideas first.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rigel claim Phaedrus keeps people from properly analyzing his work?

2. "_____ is the primary empirical reality of the world."

3. For what reasons did Phaedrus believe that the Victorians were directly responsible for the roaring 20s?

4. Where does Phaedrus believe the idea that the intellect reigns supreme over societal needs will lead the human race?

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

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