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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 55).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how does Menakem say the white body sees itself?
(a) As fragile and vulnerable.
(b) As invulnerable.
(c) As happy.
(d) As sad.

2. What do therapists working with couples often discover?
(a) One partner has unhealed trauma.
(b) Both partners have had physical fights in the past.
(c) One partner has spent time in jail.
(d) One partner has an eating disorder.

3. What are trauma and other adverse childhood events associated with?
(a) A wide range of illnesses.
(b) A tendency to not want to live alone.
(c) Problems having children.
(d) A tendency to travel more than often.

4. What does Menakem say his book presents some profound opportunities for?
(a) Transformation.
(b) Healing and growth.
(c) Learning math.
(d) Finality.

5. What does vicarious trauma involve?
(a) Thinking about trauma.
(b) Watching a movie about trauma.
(c) Reading about trauma.
(d) Watching someone else be traumatized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of our brain is similar to that of birds and lizards?

2. What is the first step in healing when trauma is present, according to Menakem?

3. What happens when people experience repeated trauma over long periods?

4. What is a crucial skill in regards to the mind/body connection, according to Menakem?

5. In the end of Chapter 3, who or what does Menakem ask the reader to envision?

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