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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Antonio Damasio determines that - without emotion - people lead what type of lives?
(a) Dull lives.
(b) Amoral lives.
(c) Foolish lives.
(d) Rational lives.

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

3. In Chapter 14, Brooks states that the Recession led to an essential reduction in what?
(a) Risk-taking.
(b) Hiring.
(c) Home ownership.
(d) Coroporate lending.

4. In Chapter 5, Brooks states that there is little connection between a child's ability to complete homework and what?
(a) His IQ.
(b) His behavioral patterns.
(c) His earning potential.
(d) His success on tests.

5. What does Brooks say both Julia and Rob worry about doing when they meet?
(a) Coming off as dumb.
(b) Coming off as cocky.
(c) Coming off as aloof.
(d) Coming off as desperate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Harold and Erica live in Chapter 21?

2. In Chapter 4, Harold illustrates his ability to abstract by saying he is what?

3. Why is Erica not let into New Hope at the beginning of Chapter 7?

4. How do the founders of the Academy describe poverty in their mission?

5. What nearly happened to Erica at age 10?

(see the answer key)

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