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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters 1-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the disgraced genius who Phaedrus discovers shared his ideas on the role of American Indians to the American lifestyle?
(a) Franz Boas.
(b) James Holden.
(c) William James Sidis.
(d) Verne Dusenberry.

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

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

5. What is Rigel's profession?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Psychologist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Lila and Phaedrus dock at the end of Chapter 13?

2. What breakthrough excites Phaedrus in Chapter 12?

3. Why must the "first division" be completely correct?

4. To what does Phaedrus compare creating a "metaphysics" in Chapter 9?

5. What is one of the greatest frustrations in Lila's life, according to her musings in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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