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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. What percentage of Americans believe God created humans in their current form?
(a) 35%.
(b) 46%.
(c) 12%.
(d) 15%.

2. Scientists believe emotions are actually ______.
(a) Biochemical algorithms.
(b) Religious manifestations.
(c) Subjective attitudes.
(d) Mystical phenomenon.

3. In some civilizations, an extension of exploiting animals was followed by treating certain classes of people in what way?
(a) As if they would live forever.
(b) As if they were property.
(c) As if they were less important than animals.
(d) As if they should be raised in cages.

4. According to Harari, what causes many of Africa's present-day problems?
(a) The enslavement of Africa's best workers.
(b) Weak leadership in African countries.
(c) The disintegration of colonialism.
(d) The fact that African borders make little sense.

5. Chekhov said if there was a gun in Act One, what would happen in Act Three?
(a) The main character would die.
(b) Someone would use it.
(c) Someone would steal it.
(d) It would end the play.

Short Answer Questions

1. Animists believe ______.

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

3. What is the definition of humanism in Harari's book?

4. What global health campaign wiped out smallpox?

5. Why does Harari say American lives are valued more than the lives of the average Afghan?

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