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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 Brooks in his introduction, what is different about his book compared to the other social science books published in recent years?
(a) It focuses on real individuals.
(b) It focuses on America specifically.
(c) It focuses on group dynamics.
(d) It focuses on the inner mind.

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

3. In the Introduction, Brooks laments that most social policy is based on what understanding of humanity?
(a) Materialist.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Rationalist.
(d) Freudian.

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

5. What essential activity do Rob and Julie disagree on in Chapter 2?
(a) Which newspaper to read.
(b) Driving habits.
(c) Hanging toilet paper.
(d) Setting the table.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what does Brooks say Julia has had trouble letting go of?

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

3. At the beginning of the introduction, Brooks assures the reader that his protagonists are not what?

4. In Chapter 3, Julia calls Harold half cupid, half what?

5. According to Brooks at the beginning of Chapter 1, what large accessory do his social ascendants always have?

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