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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Grip of the Past.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the critical significance of the paddle in Duchenne's model?
(a) It leaves one muscle group balanced.
(b) It sends simultaneous signals that result in the interplay of movement.
(c) It leaves one muscle group unbalanced.
(d) It allows for greater rotation.

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

3. What enables the human to weigh and relate facts to solve problems?
(a) The heart.
(b) The hands.
(c) The brain.
(d) The soul.

4. What sport does David participate in during High School?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Wrestling.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Tennis.

5. According to Wilson, how many problem-solving strategies are there that stand out above all others?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the juggling riddle?

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

4. How long can a grip on a rock last for a climber?

5. According to Wilson, what did the expansion of territory by hominids require?

(see the answer key)

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