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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 16-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what college is Verne Dusenberry an associate professor?
(a) New York University.
(b) Texas Tech.
(c) Montana State College.
(d) Washington State.

3. Phaedrus begins to regret his decision to give the film rights over to the actor when he remembers what his attorney told him: "If you love your book, don't sell it to _________."
(a) Hollywood.
(b) Anyone.
(c) New York.
(d) Another artist.

4. What flashback does Lila experience when she hallucinates seeing her childhood dog?
(a) A house fire that resulted in her mother's death.
(b) A car crash that killed someone close to her.
(c) Her grandfather's heart attack.
(d) Her sister going into labor.

5. In Chapter 12, how does Phaedrus define the purpose behind everything in life?
(a) Ethical activities.
(b) Survival.
(c) A constant competition between elements.
(d) A search for spirituality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lila choose to not pursue a relationship with Phaedrus?

2. According to Phaedrus, the Zen definition of ____ is to see life everywhere but to be unable to participate.

3. How does the Zuni brujo encompass the idea of "dynamic good"?

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

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

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