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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lucy to Lulu to Rose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the hand's optimal position over the keyboard?
(a) With the palm slightly convex.
(b) A gentle curve.
(c) With the fingers fairly rigid.
(d) With the fingers spread as far as possible.

2. What does Wilson say is not genetic?
(a) The ability to sing.
(b) The ability to hear tone.
(c) Musical talent.
(d) The ability to learn languages.

3. Who describes the hand as the "consummation of all perfection as an instrument"?
(a) Sir Francis Hemmington.
(b) Issac Newton.
(c) Sir Charles Bell.
(d) Francis Bacon.

4. What is one level of communicative movement?
(a) Lying in a fetal position.
(b) Sitting in a lotus position.
(c) Iconic eye movements.
(d) Iconic hand gestures.

5. To what do marionettes exhibit similarities?
(a) The way a wedge works.
(b) Leverage.
(c) The human muscle and tendon configuration in arms and legs.
(d) Block and tackles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some scientists say practicing a skill using one hand more frequently than the other does?

2. What is one thing that prompted the author to write this book on the hand?

3. What do some people claim is not biologically relevant?

4. What is one feature of the human hand that Marzke identifies?

5. What does Rene Decartes think fluid in the eye does?

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