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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 The Testimony of the Senses: What Is Experience Really Like?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alberts convince one African that the native's tongue is still intact?
(a) Pulling on the tongue in question.
(b) Having the man hold his tongue and try to talk.
(c) Using a mirror.
(d) Having the man sing.

2. What does the amount of brain effort that vision uses indicate about vision?
(a) Vision is a very simple process of mirrors and reflections.
(b) The brain is so capable, it doesn't take much of it for any sensory input.
(c) Vision is an extremely complex process.
(d) It can take place while easily freeing the brain for other matters.

3. What illustrations does Eagleman present to show the concept from question 44?
(a) Illustrations of pictures within pictures.
(b) Illustrations of the eye structure.
(c) Illustrations of how the eye can move too fast to be accurate.
(d) Illustrations of optical illusions.

4. What does Eagleman say can happen even after we learn to see?
(a) Our vision can be fooled.
(b) Our sight can be erratic.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Our sight can be inaccurate.

5. What does each human brain cell contain in its entirety?
(a) The human genome.
(b) A way to produce energy.
(c) A way to process information.
(d) A way to manufacture food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alberts take along a tape recorder on his journey?

2. What are two examples of optical illusions?

3. To what does the author compare a single brain cell in its complexity?

4. What is the most important part of seeing?

5. What were men asked to rate in an experiment the author cites?

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