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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Create a False Sense of Security-Approach Indirectly.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say epitomizes girlish charm?
(a) Beauty pageant contestants.
(b) Girls with attitudes.
(c) Ballerinas.
(d) The little fairy tale princess with her shoes and gown.

2. What famous Madame does the author describe as the main figure in The Ideal Lover?
(a) Tussaud.
(b) Curie.
(c) Pompadour.
(d) Laveau.

3. What was "the trick," that the author describes, that was used against Cleopatra?
(a) Asking for favors first thing in the morning.
(b) Playing hard to get.
(c) Being nice to her without getting particularly emotional.
(d) Being mean to her, then apologizing with gifts.

4. What worked "like a charm" in the Madame's relationship with the King?
(a) She spread rumors about the other women.
(b) She learned to cook all of his favorite meals.
(c) She nurtured herself and the King.
(d) She only said kind things to him.

5. The author states that the power of what is not rooted in physical appearance?
(a) Charm.
(b) Seduction.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Charisma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the author use to describe people who are impervious to attempts to charm them?

2. How does the author describe honesty?

3. What female philosopher is named as a female dandy?

4. What activities gave Krishnamurti a perception of power?

5. The author says that the art of seduction leads to justified _____ or to _____ pertaining to people's social behaviors.

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