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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What subject does Ms. Taylor teach?
(a) Anatomy.
(b) Trigonometry.
(c) English.
(d) History.

3. What did John Bowlby determine was key to a child's development?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Stimulation.
(c) Fiber.
(d) Safety.

4. Why did the delinquents in John Bowlby's study think they were abandoned?
(a) Their parents were poor.
(b) They were sickly.
(c) They were not good enough.
(d) Their parents died.

5. According to Brooks in the Introduction what do Harold and Erica inherit?
(a) Their intellects.
(b) Their self-images.
(c) Their politics.
(d) Their capacity to love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ms. Taylor understand that teenagers are not?

3. In Chapter 5, Brooks states that there is little connection between a child's ability to complete homework and what?

4. Based on a misunderstanding with his parents in Chapter 5, what does Harold fear will happen if he does not behave?

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

(see the answer key)

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