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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Walter Mischel repeated his marshmallow experiment year later, what did he use instead of a marshmallow?
(a) An Oreo.
(b) A sardine.
(c) A ham sandwich.
(d) A gummi bear.

2. In Chapter 10, Brooks talks about Karl Popper's theory of what?
(a) Clock and clouds.
(b) Mounts and burrows.
(c) Sharks and pandas.
(d) Valentines and vices.

3. At the end of Chapter 5, what regular event is a constant trauma in Harold's life?
(a) Visiting friends' houses.
(b) His parents' doing out.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) Going to school on Monday.

4. What does Ms. Taylor want to match each student to?
(a) A book.
(b) A perfect song.
(c) A life goal.
(d) A lover.

5. What does Ms. Taylor understand that teenagers are not?
(a) Robots.
(b) Fighters.
(c) Empty vessels.
(d) Erratic creatures.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 8, what step does Brooks suggest is most important to decision-making?

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

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

5. What is Ms. Taylor's tactic for making children learn?

(see the answer key)

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