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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 Greek term becomes the topic of Harold's paper in Chapter 6?
(a) Thumos.
(b) Hubris.
(c) Anagnorisis.
(d) Catharsis.

2. In Chapter 1, what does Antonio Damasio have difficulty doing with Elliot?
(a) Holding his attention.
(b) Playing memory games.
(c) Planning sessions in advance.
(d) Completing math problems.

3. In the introduction, Brooks states that Harold and Erica have what type of skills?
(a) Rational skills.
(b) Paranormal skills.
(c) Noncognitive skills.
(d) Arithmetic skills.

4. By the end of Chapter 6, Ms. Taylor has taught Harold to do what?
(a) Read.
(b) Learn.
(c) Let go.
(d) Experience life.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 6, what group of teenagers does Brooks say is discriminated against?
(a) Introverted, sensitive kids.
(b) Attractive, popular kids.
(c) Small, nerdy kids.
(d) Artsy, dramatic kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brooks say his day job is in the introduction?

2. Which Greek figure does Harold compare himself to in his journal when discussing anger?

3. In the introduction, Brooks says a study of the inner mind highlights the capacity of humanity to do what?

4. According to James LeDoux in Chapter 1, what is the relationship of the conscious mind to emotion?

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

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