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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Head for the Hands and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are "Homo habilis rabens ludens sapiens"?
(a) A better label for humans according to Wilson.
(b) A long line of genetic changes.
(c) It means nothing.
(d) A cross between an ape and a human being.

2. What does the beginning of this chapter say the hand been used throughout its long history?
(a) For both social interaction and attention.
(b) As a means of conquering.
(c) To create art.
(d) Only as a tool.

3. What does Sarason say it takes for education to succeed?
(a) Lots of money.
(b) When every individual is recognized as potentially creative and artistic.
(c) Organization.
(d) Good teachers.

4. Upon what does the success of a healing practitioner depend?
(a) The extent of the illness.
(b) The patients' belief in the practitioner.
(c) The availability of the right drugs.
(d) The availability of a good medical facility.

5. What is Wilson's premise about the core of human life?
(a) Mostly the hand, but in a small part, the brain.
(b) The hand and brain equally.
(c) The brain and heart.
(d) Mostly the brain, but in a small part, the hand.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What often dictates which hand is dominate?

3. What distinguishes a proficient surgeon from a mediocre one?

4. Who is David who is mentioned in this chapter?

5. Wilson thinks people have become who they are _____________.

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