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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Brooks at the beginning of Chapter 1, where does all the furniture of the upper class liberal group come from?
(a) Ethan Allen.
(b) Crate and Barrel.
(c) Pier One.
(d) Ikea.

2. What superlative does Brooks use to describe his story in the introduction?
(a) Simplest.
(b) Strangest.
(c) Worst.
(d) Happiest.

3. According to Brooks at the beginning of Chapter 1, what is never found in the homes of the upper-class group?
(a) Children.
(b) Food.
(c) A television.
(d) A stand up shower.

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

5. In Chapter 1, what does Antonio Damasio have difficulty doing with Elliot?
(a) Planning sessions in advance.
(b) Completing math problems.
(c) Holding his attention.
(d) Playing memory games.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does Brooks show that neurons do when we are near someone we are bonded to socially?

2. According to Brooks in his introduction, what is different about his book compared to the other social science books published in recent years?

3. How does Brooks describe Harold's intelligence in Chapter 6?

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

5. What does Ms. Taylor want to match each student to?

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