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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hand, Eye and Sky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says that the hand and brain both speak to each other?
(a) Henry Plotkin.
(b) Merlin Donald.
(c) Robertson Davies.
(d) Frank Wilson.

2. What does Rene Decartes think fluid in the eye does?
(a) Damages the optic nerve.
(b) Causes action.
(c) Keeps the iris the correct color.
(d) Causes cataracts.

3. What is one thing that shoulder and forearm development enabled?
(a) The ability to throw objects.
(b) The ability to carve.
(c) The ability to hunt.
(d) The ability to catch objects.

4. What did hominids require in order to expand their range beyond the jungle?
(a) Brain evolution.
(b) Agriculture.
(c) Opposing thumb.
(d) Walking upright.

5. What does the author say comes to life even before you rise out of bed in the morning?
(a) Your brain.
(b) Your digestive juices.
(c) Your dog.
(d) Hands and arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the brain do when the forelimbs were no longer used to walk?

2. What is one term related to the scale of movement required by two hands acting in partnership?

3. What does Galvani discover about electrical forces?

4. What does the author say we are dependent upon that we rarely think about?

5. What does the hand "think" about as it helps you get ready for the day?

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