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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lucy to Lulu to Rose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chomsky, how many brain tasks are required for speaking language?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

3. What does Duchenne figure out how to demonstrate?
(a) The physiology of movement.
(b) The way a muscle contracts in order to push.
(c) The way an electrical charge stops movement.
(d) The way a muscle expands in order to pull.

4. By what age do children become improvisers who behave with intelligence?
(a) 11.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 8.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the coordination of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones do?

2. For how long has the brain been preadapted for speech?

3. What does the author say is a choreographed skill?

4. According to Wilson, why do children not usually enjoy doing juggling?

5. What is aphasia?

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