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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what does Brooks say Julia has had trouble letting go of?
(a) Her party girl persona.
(b) Her desire to sing professionally.
(c) Her old car.
(d) Her security blanket.

2. Which of the following ridiculous items is listed in the homework requirements in Chapter 5?
(a) Algea.
(b) A brick from the Great Wall.
(c) Half an Ambien.
(d) A sloth's toenail.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Brooks assert as a primary difference between humans and other animals?
(a) We build cities.
(b) We have self-awareness.
(c) We mate for life.
(d) We solve problems.

4. How old is Erica when she becomes CEO of Intercom?
(a) 60.
(b) 23.
(c) 47.
(d) 32.

5. Which of the following is not a step of human decision-making?
(a) Execution.
(b) Perception.
(c) Calculation.
(d) Frustration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erica decide to do at the end of Chapter 10?

2. Regarding our ability to process emotion and stimuli, to what does Brooks compare human beings?

3. Which historic period below is described in the most positive terms?

4. Who dies in Chapter 21?

5. In Chapter 9, what do both sides of Erica's family expect of her after the Academy?

(see the answer key)

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