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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Julie insist on keeping on during sex?
(a) Her shirt.
(b) Her glasses.
(c) Her hat.
(d) Her socks.

2. In the Introduction, Brooks laments that most social policy is based on what understanding of humanity?
(a) Freudian.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Rationalist.
(d) Materialist.

3. At the end of Chapter 5, what regular event is a constant trauma in Harold's life?
(a) Visiting friends' houses.
(b) Going to school on Monday.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) His parents' doing out.

4. Based on a misunderstanding with his parents in Chapter 5, what does Harold fear will happen if he does not behave?
(a) His hands will be cut off.
(b) He won't get to go to school.
(c) He will be starved.
(d) He'll be sent to China.

5. Which Greek figure does Harold compare himself to in his journal when discussing anger?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Hector.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Agamemnon.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Walter Mischel repeated his marshmallow experiment year later, what did he use instead of a marshmallow?

2. How do the founders of the Academy describe poverty in their mission?

3. According to Brooks at the beginning of Chapter 1, what large accessory do his social ascendants always have?

4. After Rob and Luis get married in Chapter 1, what task does Rob always insist on handling?

5. What nearly happened to Erica at age 10?

(see the answer key)

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