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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Timothy Wilson of the University of Virginia, how many pieces of information can the unconscious mind take in?
(a) 11 million.
(b) 2 million.
(c) 25 million.
(d) 6 million.

2. Whose parents are Rob and Julia?
(a) Harold.
(b) David Brooks.
(c) Erica.
(d) Hostadter.

3. At the beginning of the introduction, Brooks assures the reader that his protagonists are not what?
(a) Geniuses.
(b) Heroes.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Socialists.

4. In the introduction, where does Brooks say the majority of thinking takes place?
(a) China.
(b) The superego.
(c) The inner mind.
(d) Universities.

5. 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 Organic Class.
(c) The Composure Class.
(d) The Jackson Hole Class.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do Brooks' wealthy socialites all have in Chapter 1?

2. What did John Bowlby determine was key to a child's development?

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

4. How many characters does Brooks say he will focus on in "The Social Animal"?

5. What do children lack at an early age?

(see the answer key)

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