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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. Who is David who is mentioned in this chapter?
(a) An anonymous rock climber.
(b) Wilson's cousin.
(c) Wilson's boyhood friend.
(d) Wilson's brother.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the other hand, why might juggling have a use?

2. How is the arm different from the leg in how it's attached to the body?

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

4. What is the hand's optimal position over the keyboard?

5. What is one puzzling concern the author mentions in this chapter?

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