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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Why Blameworthiness Is the Wrong Question.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What assumption is at the core of the American legal system?
(a) That there are some people who can choose no other than a life of crime.
(b) That some people are genetically insane.
(c) That we each have free will.
(d) That some people's insanity is not their fault.

2. How does Eagleman then change the puzzle?
(a) He makes it about breeds of dogs.
(b) He makes it about people and their ages.
(c) He makes it about people and their occupations.
(d) He makes it about breeds of cats.

3. How much of the wavelengths of light do our eyes see?
(a) Only a small portion.
(b) Mostly the bands at either end.
(c) Most of it.
(d) Mostly the middle 1/3.

4. What were men first shown briefly?
(a) Pictures of women.
(b) Pictures of cars.
(c) Colors lined up in various orders.
(d) Abstract figures.

5. At what age does Mike May lose his vision?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significant fact in the two showings to the men?

2. What does Chapter 4 explore?

3. At what age does Mike May regain his vision?

4. What are two examples of optical illusions?

5. What does Eagleman say we cannot choose?

(see the answer key)

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