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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 at the beginning of Chapter 1, what is never found in the homes of the upper-class group?
(a) A stand up shower.
(b) Food.
(c) A television.
(d) Children.

2. According to James LeDoux in Chapter 1, what is the relationship of the conscious mind to emotion?
(a) It is central.
(b) It has not connection.
(c) It is peripheral.
(d) It is totally in tandem.

3. Based on a misunderstanding with his parents in Chapter 5, what does Harold fear will happen if he does not behave?
(a) He'll be sent to China.
(b) He won't get to go to school.
(c) He will be starved.
(d) His hands will be cut off.

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

5. In the introduction, Brooks says a study of the inner mind highlights the capacity of humanity to do what?
(a) Act irrationally.
(b) Form bonds.
(c) Stive for greatness.
(d) Procreate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous intellect does Brooks mention at the end of his introduction?

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

3. How much more likely are people to laugh with others than by themselves?

4. In Chapter 1, Damasio determines that people's unconscious selves draw on what to function?

5. According to Brooks in his introduction, what is different about his book compared to the other social science books published in recent years?

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