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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the introduction, where does Brooks say the majority of thinking takes place?
(a) Universities.
(b) China.
(c) The superego.
(d) The inner mind.

2. What industry does Erica go into after graduating college?
(a) Consulting.
(b) Publishing.
(c) Advertising.
(d) Financial services.

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

4. Which of the following is not a culture Erica immerses herself in at college?
(a) Literature.
(b) History.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Sociology.

5. In Chapter 1, Antonio Damasio determines that - without emotion - people lead what type of lives?
(a) Amoral lives.
(b) Foolish lives.
(c) Rational lives.
(d) Dull lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nearly happened to Erica at age 10?

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

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

4. In Chapter 3, Julia calls Harold half cupid, half what?

5. What is the term that Antonio Damasio coins?

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