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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 Chapter 5, Brooks states that there is little connection between a child's ability to complete homework and what?
(a) His IQ.
(b) His success on tests.
(c) His behavioral patterns.
(d) His earning potential.

2. Which Greek figure does Harold compare himself to in his journal when discussing anger?
(a) Hector.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Menelaus.

3. What does Erica particularly admire about Raymond in Chapter 16?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His work ethic.
(c) His sense of loyalty.
(d) His self-awareness.

4. According to Brooks in the end of Chapter 13, the end-point of limerence is what?
(a) Enlightenment.
(b) Desire.
(c) Bliss.
(d) Gratitude.

5. In Chapter 15, Brooks states that the unconscious mind can perform complex tasks without what?
(a) Achieving a conclusion.
(b) Taking in stimuli.
(c) Our being awake.
(d) Alerting the conscious mind.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which tennis star does Brooks compare Erica to in Chapter 8?

5. In Chapter 4, what is Harold's favorite pastimes besides bonding with Julia?

(see the answer key)

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