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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II - Homo Sapiens Gives Meaning To The World: The Storytellers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In most Semitic languages, what does "Eve" mean?
(a) Mother.
(b) Helper.
(c) Snake.
(d) Woman.

2. Eating too little used to kill many people. What kills many people today?
(a) Not enough exercise.
(b) Eating too much.
(c) Lack of water.
(d) Not eating the right things.

3. What is the definition of humanism in Harari's book?
(a) The worship of humankind.
(b) The value of humans over animals.
(c) Acting for the common good.
(d) Philosophy of free will.

4. What French philosopher believed only humans feel and crave?
(a) Rene Descartes.
(b) Denis Diderot.
(c) Albert Einstein.
(d) Voltaire.

5. Written documents are considered so important they can _____________.
(a) Have more authority than the government.
(b) Keep track of historical information.
(c) Force people to change their beliefs.
(d) Reshape reality to conform to what is written.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the three uncontrollable forces of nature Harari believes man has conquered?

2. What written document helped thousands of Jews escape Nazi persecution in France?

3. Chekhov said if there was a gun in Act One, what would happen in Act Three?

4. What common algorithm is used in cooking?

5. What was Clever Hans the horse able to do?

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