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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III - Homo Sapiens Loses Control: The Great Decoupling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was considered what type of ruler?
(a) A king.
(b) A representative of god.
(c) An actual god.
(d) A national treasure.

2. What is the title of Jorge Luis Borges' story about the narrating self?
(a) The Options.
(b) The Quixote Fantasy.
(c) Quixote's Problem.
(d) A Problem.

3. A Mattersight algorithm uses what information to direct callers to the best customer service person for them?
(a) Tone of voice and words you use.
(b) GPS location and phone number verification.
(c) Personal data and source of the call.
(d) Area code and type of problem.

4. According to Harari, what is the only place where free will exists?
(a) In the theory of evolution.
(b) Within a liberal government.
(c) In our imaginary stories.
(d) In religious beliefs.

5. Instead of fearing asteroids, climate change, or volcanoes, what should we fear, according to the author?
(a) Ourselves.
(b) Science.
(c) Domesticated animals.
(d) Birds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What revolutionary strategy did Oakland Athletics manager Billy Beane use to select the best baseball players?

3. What was the first deadly disease Europeans brought to North America?

4. The Declaration of Independence declares there are three unalienable rights: life, liberty, and ______?

5. What French philosopher believed only humans feel and crave?

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