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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 the inner mind.
(b) It focuses on real individuals.
(c) It focuses on America specifically.
(d) It focuses on group dynamics.

2. What sport does Brooks associate with the children of his establishment set in Chapter 1?
(a) Polo.
(b) Rugby.
(c) Uneven bars.
(d) Lacrosse.

3. What unnerving assignment does Ms. Taylor give Harold in Chapter 6?
(a) Keep a journal.
(b) Attend a play.
(c) Show is reasearch to his parents.
(d) Call her each night.

4. What is the term that Antonio Damasio coins?
(a) Emotional Acuity Index.
(b) Emotional Pulse Directive.
(c) Emotional Sensitivity Response.
(d) Emotional Positioning System.

5. Why are Rob and Julia concerned at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Julia has quit her job.
(b) Rob's mother is sick.
(c) Harold wants a dog.
(d) Harold is lost in his own world.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 5, to what does Brooks compare Harold's writing on his worksheet?

2. At the end of Chapter 5, what regular event is a constant trauma in Harold's life?

3. What terms does Brooks use at the beginning of Chapter 1 to describe the upper-middle class liberal socialites of today?

4. In Chapter 1, what does Antonio Damasio have difficulty doing with Elliot?

5. What rare ability does Harold have in high school society?

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