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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Introduction, Brooks laments that most social policy is based on what understanding of humanity?
(a) Rationalist.
(b) Materialist.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Freudian.

3. What suffers with the success of the business in Chapter 14?
(a) Erica's health.
(b) The businesses reputation.
(c) Harold's writing.
(d) Erica and Harold's relationship.

4. In a theory quoted at the end of Chapter 14, a company sick inside does what?
(a) Has an innovative breakthrough.
(b) Realligns itself.
(c) Relies of government subsidies.
(d) Gets sicker and dies.

5. What was Intercom's original line of business?
(a) Microchip producer.
(b) Commericial paper.
(c) Cable provider.
(d) Stock trader.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many neuron connections does a child make between the ages of two and three?

2. What superlative does Brooks use to describe his story in the introduction?

3. Where do Harold and Erica meet at the beginning of Chapter 13?

4. What does Harold explain to Erica about history in Chapter 15?

5. In Chapter 13, Brooks states that the desire for limerence explains people's desire to do what?

(see the answer key)

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