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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What rare ability does Harold have in high school society?
(a) He can speak to girls.
(b) He can mirror cliques.
(c) He can laugh at an insult.
(d) He can get A's without studying.

3. According to Brooks in Chapter 1, everyone likes to believe that he/she is what?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Unique.
(c) Sly.
(d) Self-decrecating.

4. In the introduction, Brooks says a study of the inner mind highlights the capacity of humanity to do what?
(a) Act irrationally.
(b) Form bonds.
(c) Stive for greatness.
(d) Procreate.

5. What idea for a topic does Harold come up with his first night of writing?
(a) He comes up with no ideas.
(b) He narrows down his topics to two.
(c) He decides to focus on the idea of honor.
(d) He decides to focus on Odysseus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose method does Brooks acknowledge he is borrowing in the introduction?

2. At the beginning of the introduction, Brooks assures the reader that his protagonists are not what?

3. What unnerving assignment does Ms. Taylor give Harold in Chapter 6?

4. In Chapter 1, what does Antonio Damasio have difficulty doing with Elliot?

5. What does Brooks say his day job is in the introduction?

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