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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 beginning of Chapter 5, to what does Brooks compare Harold's writing on his worksheet?
(a) A Jackson Pollock.
(b) Typesetting.
(c) Morse code.
(d) Sanskrit.

2. What is Ms. Taylor's tactic for making children learn?
(a) She drills information into them.
(b) She pays them.
(c) She teaches them to take pleasure in it.
(d) She uses references to popular culture.

3. What is the first thing Ms. Taylor tells Harold to do to prepare for his paper?
(a) Make flash cards of ideas.
(b) Consult a museum.
(c) Outline his paper.
(d) Read five books.

4. How much more likely are people to laugh with others than by themselves?
(a) Thirty times.
(b) Fifty times.
(c) Twelve times.
(d) Five times.

5. What does Erica decide to do at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Start her own firm.
(b) Travel for a year.
(c) Enter politics.
(d) Go back to school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not a photo that Antonio Damasio shows Elliot to elicit an emotional reaction?

3. How does Brooks describe Harold's intelligence in Chapter 6?

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

5. What is laughter's major purpose, according to Brooks?

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