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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Insatiability and Violence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What device does Jensen say determines our view of surrounding circumstances?
(a) Cultural press.
(b) Cultural eyeglasses.
(c) Cultural binoculars.
(d) Cultural blinders.

2. What finally kills Jensen's aphids?
(a) Wasps.
(b) Ladybugs.
(c) Insecticides.
(d) Cold water.

3. What did Jensen's father say after he had beat someone?
(a) "I'm sorry."
(b) "You deserved it."
(c) "I love you."
(d) "I hate you."

4. What is the main lesson Jensen says he learns in graduate school?
(a) The primacy of process.
(b) His love of jumping.
(c) The goal of economics.
(d) Nothing.

5. In what subject did Jensen major in graduate school?
(a) Economics.
(b) Literature.
(c) Biology.
(d) Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jensen really go to graduate school?

2. What does Jensen say when he is passed the talking stick?

3. Under what religious beliefs was Jensen raised?

4. What type of tree did the aphids attack?

5. What does Jensen believe is the purpose of compulsory education?

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