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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, Brooks states that the desire for limerence explains people's desire to do what?
(a) Join certain groups.
(b) Procreate.
(c) Make money.
(d) Create great works of art.

2. In the beginning of Chapter 5, to what does Brooks compare Harold's writing on his worksheet?
(a) Sanskrit.
(b) Typesetting.
(c) Morse code.
(d) A Jackson Pollock.

3. What Greek term becomes the topic of Harold's paper in Chapter 6?
(a) Catharsis.
(b) Anagnorisis.
(c) Thumos.
(d) Hubris.

4. Who does Erica confide in regarding her tantrum in Chapter 8?
(a) Her father.
(b) The head of the Academy.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her coach.

5. What nearly happened to Erica at age 10?
(a) She nearly died.
(b) She nearly lost her mother.
(c) She nearly got arrested.
(d) She was nearly sent to China.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, Brooks states that the Recession led to an essential reduction in what?

2. Why are Rob and Julia concerned at the end of Chapter 4?

3. What does Harold explain to Erica about history in Chapter 15?

4. In Chapter 4, what is Harold's favorite pastimes besides bonding with Julia?

5. As Erica makes her way through the Academy, she becomes what type of person?

(see the answer key)

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