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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 Life After the Monarchy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eagleman think some people would have said about Whitman had he lived?
(a) He was not wholly responsible nor wholly blameless for his actions.
(b) He was totally responsible for his actions no matter what.
(c) He was responsible for his actions because he should have sought medical help.
(d) He was not responsible for his actions.

2. How complex is the human brain?
(a) Fairly simple.
(b) Parts are simple and parts are somewhat complex.
(c) No one knows.
(d) Almost unfathomably complex.

3. To what does Eagleman compare consciousness?
(a) A kaleidoscope.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A video recorder.
(d) A camera.

4. What does Eagleman say seeing is?
(a) An overrated skill.
(b) A skill that will someday be obsolete.
(c) A complex series of lower and higher mental processes.
(d) An ability that is easy to mimic with computers.

5. How does one blind rock climber use a mechanical device to help climb?
(a) The device beeps in code to say where a usable crack is locate.
(b) The device transmits impulses through the climber's tongue.
(c) There is no such device developed yet; it is in prototype stage.
(d) The device latches onto cracks and crevices and the climber follows the rope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eagleton think many sub-routines of our mind are doing?

2. What does Eagleman question as to its existence?

3. What was discovered about Alex's health?

4. How is what a person likes determined?

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

(see the answer key)

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