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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 17-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Regarding our ability to process emotion and stimuli, to what does Brooks compare human beings?
(a) King's Cross.
(b) Grand Central Station.
(c) Heathrow.
(d) Laguardia.

2. How has Harold's health changed in Chapter 21?
(a) He has pancreatic cancer.
(b) He develops a glandular problem.
(c) He builds much muscle mass.
(d) He needs much assistance.

3. When does the book take place?
(a) The early 21st century.
(b) The 1950's.
(c) The future.
(d) All of history.

4. According to Brooks in Chapter 9, a disproportionate number of ambitious people live with what?
(a) A need for spiritual happiness.
(b) A fear of abandonment.
(c) A desire to exercise.
(d) An inflated self-image.

5. In Chapter 13, Brooks states that the desire for limerence explains people's desire to do what?
(a) Join certain groups.
(b) Procreate.
(c) Create great works of art.
(d) Make money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do Brooks' wealthy socialites all have in Chapter 1?

2. What issue do the insurgents of Chapter 16 have after they produce their proposals?

3. In Chapter 9, Erica determines that society is a series of overlying what?

4. Which word is the closest synonym to limerence?

5. When do Erica, Raymond, and the other insurgents discuss reforms everyday?

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