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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. On the other hand, why might juggling have a use?
(a) The balls can be thrown at a robber.
(b) It can earn money on the street corner.
(c) It involves the complementary processes of throwing and catching.
(d) It can give you aerobic exercise if you do it vigorously.

2. What is the hand's optimal position over the keyboard?
(a) A gentle curve.
(b) With the palm slightly convex.
(c) With the fingers fairly rigid.
(d) With the fingers spread as far as possible.

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

4. What is the ability to design and manufacture tools considered by Wilson?
(a) The only way the brain can solve mechanical problems.
(b) The way to take advantage of the hand's capabilities.
(c) A problem-solving strategy.
(d) The way humans evolve.

5. What does Herophilus discover?
(a) Neurons cannot regenerate.
(b) Some neurons connect muscles to the spinal cord; whereas, other connect muscles to bone.
(c) Neurons can regenerate.
(d) The muscles along the spinal cord are denser because of the neurons packed in them.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what was the pre-human arm metaphorically compared?

2. How does John Napier identify the terms "power grip" and "precision grip"?

3. What does Charles Bell say practice enables?

4. According to Charles Sherrington, what are sensors to the target object?

5. What does Galvani discover about electrical forces?

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