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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What separates us from animals, according to Brooks in the introduction?
(a) Our ability to rationalize.
(b) Our ability to use language.
(c) Our ability to form social bonds.
(d) Our ability to use tools.

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

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

4. In Chapter 5, Brooks states that Harold left to his own devices does not seem what?
(a) Self-conscious.
(b) Encumbered.
(c) Bored.
(d) Happy.

5. What characterizes more affluent children's play time, as described by Brooks in Chapter 7?
(a) It is safer.
(b) It is more education-based.
(c) It's more rigidly scheduled.
(d) It is less constricted.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 5, what regular event is a constant trauma in Harold's life?

2. What subject does Ms. Taylor teach?

3. As he grows in Chapter 4, Harold develops the ability to always quote an appropriate what?

4. In Chapter 9, what do both sides of Erica's family expect of her after the Academy?

5. What rare ability does Harold have in high school society?

(see the answer key)

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