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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 3, what does Brooks show that neurons do when we are near someone we are bonded to socially?
(a) Charge at faster rates.
(b) Mirror the other person's neurons.
(c) Pulse at regular intervals.
(d) Stay dormant.

3. Whose method does Brooks acknowledge he is borrowing in the introduction?
(a) Plato's.
(b) Malcolm Gladwell's.
(c) Norman Mailer's.
(d) Rousseau's.

4. Which of the following ridiculous items is listed in the homework requirements in Chapter 5?
(a) A sloth's toenail.
(b) Algea.
(c) Half an Ambien.
(d) A brick from the Great Wall.

5. How does Brooks describe Harold's intelligence in Chapter 6?
(a) Excellent.
(b) Deficient.
(c) Enigmatic.
(d) Average.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the term that Antonio Damasio coins?

3. What book about Classical culture does Ms. Taylor give to Harold in Chapter 6?

4. What is the first thing Ms. Taylor tells Harold to do to prepare for his paper?

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

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