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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Brooks in Chapter 14, what is a major issue with the human mind?
(a) Its blood circulation.
(b) Its processing speed.
(c) Its prejudices.
(d) Its overconfidence.

2. What famous intellect does Brooks mention at the end of his introduction?
(a) Hofstadter.
(b) Vidal.
(c) Hume.
(d) Hawking.

3. What subject did John Bowlby focus on in addition to children?
(a) Mothers.
(b) Economic conditions.
(c) Educators.
(d) Climate.

4. At the beginning of the introduction, Brooks assures the reader that his protagonists are not what?
(a) Geniuses.
(b) Socialists.
(c) Heroes.
(d) Politicians.

5. How does Brooks describe Harold's intelligence in Chapter 6?
(a) Deficient.
(b) Enigmatic.
(c) Average.
(d) Excellent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disorder does Amy have?

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

3. In Chapter 15, North Whitehead is quoted as saying history alternated between the simpleminded and what?

4. How does the board of the Academy help Erica matriculate in Chapter 7?

5. In her junior and senior years, what does Erica put at the center of her focus in order to control her temper?

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