Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Robert M. Pirsig
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Robert M. Pirsig
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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. Along with the wind, what brings about Lila's breakdown at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Police lights.
(b) Drinking.
(c) A crippling headache.
(d) Engine roar.

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

3. What does Rigel believe will result from what he sees as Phaedrus's dangerous analysis of their culture in Chapter 6?
(a) People will invent their own morality.
(b) People will allow society to become chaotic.
(c) People will become more despondent.
(d) People will abandon their religious duties.

4. How does Phaedrus propose to accurately use values in his analysis of culture?
(a) He will present his work under an assumed name to remove any pre-existing prejudices against his project.
(b) He will simply call his work "data" instead of "values."
(c) He will present the values as being worthy of scientific consideration.
(d) He will apply values to actual experience.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rigel's profession?

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

3. Where did Phaedrus meet Lila?

4. Why is Lila angry with Phaedrus in Chapter 7?

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

(see the answer key)

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