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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, Brooks points out that the female orgasm is what type of process?
(a) A physical process.
(b) A mental process.
(c) A liminoid process.
(d) A moral process.

2. What rare ability does Harold have in high school society?
(a) He can mirror cliques.
(b) He can laugh at an insult.
(c) He can get A's without studying.
(d) He can speak to girls.

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. 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) 6 million.
(d) 25 million.

5. What superlative does Brooks use to describe his story in the introduction?
(a) Happiest.
(b) Simplest.
(c) Worst.
(d) Strangest.

Short Answer 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?

2. Which of the following ridiculous items is listed in the homework requirements in Chapter 5?

3. Why did the delinquents in John Bowlby's study think they were abandoned?

4. Why are Rob and Julia concerned at the end of Chapter 4?

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

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