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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 personal problem does Harold begin having after he becomes romantically involved with Erica?
(a) He wants to cheat on her.
(b) He becomes less attracted to her.
(c) He wants to take things slower than she does.
(d) He yearns for her all the time.

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

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

4. How does Elliot lose his capacity to feel emotion in Chapter 1?
(a) He has a brain tumor.
(b) He suffers a stroke.
(c) He has an aneurysm.
(d) He is in a car accident.

5. What does Erica feel about the new workers she hires in Chapter 14?
(a) She thinks they are lazy and unmotivates.
(b) She views them as cogs in a machine.
(c) She values each of them.
(d) She is attracted to several.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which tennis star does Brooks compare Erica to in Chapter 8?

2. In the introduction, Brooks states that Harold and Erica have what type of skills?

3. By the end of Chapter 6, Ms. Taylor has taught Harold to do what?

4. Who does Erica confide in regarding her tantrum in Chapter 8?

5. What characterizes more affluent children's play time, as described by Brooks in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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