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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Twenty-Four-Karat Thumb.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author say juggling might be considered a pastime that accomplishes nothing?
(a) It does not earn you any money.
(b) It has no purpose.
(c) It replaces the energy it uses but there is not net gain.
(d) It returns all items used back to their original state.

2. How long can a grip on a rock last for a climber?
(a) It is incalculable.
(b) Twenty seconds.
(c) Forty seconds.
(d) Several minutes.

3. What is the weight of the touch of a pianist's fingers on the keyboard?
(a) About three pounds per square inch.
(b) About twelve ounces per square inch.
(c) Less than three ounces per square inch.
(d) About eight ounces per square inch.

4. Why was Serge Percelly told he had the eye for tennis?
(a) His forearms were unusually well developed.
(b) His retina had more nerves endings than average.
(c) He could see where the ball was going and meet it there.
(d) His hand-eye coordination was above average.

5. What is the purpose of the shoulder, arm and hand in being fully integrated?
(a) To provide more leverage together.
(b) To act as a fulcrum.
(c) To function simultaneously as one.
(d) To work in tandem.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is pad-to-side?

3. What does the author say comes to life even before you rise out of bed in the morning?

4. What does Charles Bell say practice enables?

5. What is one feature of the human hand that Marzke identifies?

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