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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Bad Boys, Polyliths, and the Heterotechnic Revolution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Charles Sherrington, what is a natural progression?
(a) Juggling with increasing number of objects.
(b) The learning of motor skills.
(c) The learning of focus.
(d) Using intent.

2. According to Charles Sherrington, what are sensors to the target object?
(a) The retina and fingertips.
(b) The retina and the palm.
(c) The palm and the nerves in the cerebral cortex.
(d) The fngertips and the palm.

3. To what does Kathleen Gibson attribute human intelligence?
(a) An insatiable curiosity to discover something new.
(b) Opposable thumbs.
(c) Dense brain tissue.
(d) The ability to interpret abstract ideas.

4. What can both humans and primates make?
(a) Maps.
(b) Complex tools.
(c) Pods.
(d) Pictures.

5. How many types of grips does Mary Marzke classify?
(a) 3.
(b) 10.
(c) 1.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Robin Dunbar?

2. Who describes the hand as the "consummation of all perfection as an instrument"?

3. Why does the author say juggling might be considered a pastime that accomplishes nothing?

4. What does Duchenne figure out how to demonstrate?

5. How many fingers does George saw off his right hand by accident?

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