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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. What operator has to do to anticipate load weight and wind changes?
(a) A crane operator.
(b) An elevator operator.
(c) A grain elevator operator.
(d) A bulldozer operator.

2. What does Charles Sherrington claim about the tip of the thumb and index finger?
(a) They are unable to feel tiny movements.
(b) They have more nerve endings than the other fingers.
(c) They are unable to distinguish different types of movement.
(d) They are treated like the sensitive part of the retina.

3. According to Wilson, why do children not usually enjoy doing juggling?
(a) They do not have the necessary hand-eye coordination.
(b) They do not have the necessary physical stamina.
(c) They do not the the necessary concentration.
(d) They are too easily bored with trying to learn it.

4. What is paleoanthropology?
(a) The study of human civilizations.
(b) The study of ancient, human origins.
(c) The study of matriarchal civilizations.
(d) The study of evolution of animals.

5. What does the author say is a choreographed skill?
(a) Making sure a person performs all their morning abulations.
(b) The way the hand performs thousands of activities.
(c) Getting the children ready for school while planning your day at the office.
(d) Making breakfast while on the phone and reading the newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does the word neuron derive its meaning?

2. What is one thing that shoulder and forearm development enabled?

3. How does the brain teach itself in order to juggle?

4. Why was Serge Percelly told he had the eye for tennis?

5. What does Charles Bell say practice enables?

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