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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 Life After the Monarchy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Eagleman compare consciousness?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A kaleidoscope.
(c) A video recorder.
(d) A camera.

2. What is an animal's ability to choose a course from among competing options and act accordingly?
(a) Awareness.
(b) Consciousness.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Wisdom.

3. What does the amygdala regulate?
(a) Breathing.
(b) Emotions such as love and joy.
(c) Emotions such as aggression and fear.
(d) Logical thought processes.

4. To what does the author compare a single brain cell in its complexity?
(a) A village.
(b) A ball team.
(c) A maze.
(d) A city.

5. How many connections does a typical neuron make to neighboring neurons?
(a) 10.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 100.
(d) 1,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one routine in charge of?

2. What does Eagleman question as to its existence?

3. What does the author say lies underneath one's exterior looks?

4. What was disorienting for May?

5. What is the most important part of seeing?

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