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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Eagleton support his statement about what is or is not hard wired into our brains?
(a) He says he cannot support it since it is only theoretical.
(b) He has the reader do an experiement on their own mind.
(c) He provides several examples.
(d) He says the reader must take his word on it.

2. From what does Eagleman say our ultimate behavior springs?
(a) As a result of the biological balance within our brain.
(b) As a result of values taught to us at a young age.
(c) As a result of the physical and emotional working in conjunction with each other.
(d) As a result of our individual intelligence.

3. What can insects do that human beings cannot do?
(a) Insects can see wavelengths we cannot see.
(b) They can see the entire spectrum of light.
(c) They can see both sound and light.
(d) They can hear light as well as see it.

4. What had people noticed about Whitman in some months before his death?
(a) He seemed full of hope.
(b) He seemed to feel much despair.
(c) He seemed the same as always.
(d) His behavior had changed.

5. What is an animal's ability to choose a course from among competing options and act accordingly?
(a) Consciousness.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Awareness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eagleman answer the question about whether the actor is racist or not?

2. What does Eagleman say is difficult?

3. What argument does Eagleman say he is not making?

4. What does Eagleman say the majority of criminals are?

5. How old was Charles Whitman when he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the study that was performed on how men rate a woman's attractiveness.

2. How does Eagleman compare the conscious mind to our senses?

3. What happens when the frontal cortex is damaged?

4. How does a rat react to conflicting choices?

5. What incident does Eagleman discuss concerning Mel Gibson?

6. What does Eagleman say about the abilities of a bloodhound?

7. What does Eagleman say about our ability to perceive light versus that of insects?

8. What does Eagleman have readers consider about Whitman?

9. What does Eagleman say is hard wired into our brains?

10. What comparison of thought to wavelengths does Eagleman make?

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