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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 17-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What terms does Brooks use at the beginning of Chapter 1 to describe the upper-middle class liberal socialites of today?
(a) The Kerry Class.
(b) The Jackson Hole Class.
(c) The Composure Class.
(d) The Organic Class.

2. What does Erica decide to do at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Enter politics.
(b) Go back to school.
(c) Start her own firm.
(d) Travel for a year.

3. Why are Rob and Julia concerned at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Harold is lost in his own world.
(b) Rob's mother is sick.
(c) Harold wants a dog.
(d) Julia has quit her job.

4. Which character in "The Social Animal" states David Brooks' political worldview?
(a) Raymond.
(b) Harold.
(c) Erica.
(d) Ronald.

5. Why is Harold's advice to Erica initially unhelpful in Chapter 15?
(a) He is no longer part of the business world.
(b) He is too ambitious in his viewpoints.
(c) He sides with Taggard.
(d) He is jealous of Raymond.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 5, to what does Brooks compare Harold's writing on his worksheet?

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

3. What idea for a topic does Harold come up with his first night of writing?

4. What field does Erica explore in Chapter 11?

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

(see the answer key)

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