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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What disorder does Amy have?
(a) Manic depressive disorder.
(b) Aspurgers.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) OCD.

5. What essential activity do Rob and Julie disagree on in Chapter 2?
(a) Hanging toilet paper.
(b) Setting the table.
(c) Driving habits.
(d) Which newspaper to read.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Raymond and Erica present their proposals in Chapter 16?

2. How does Brooks describe Harold's intelligence in Chapter 6?

3. What does Erica get involved in during her retirement to connect to her creative side?

4. In the introduction, Brooks states that Harold and Erica have what type of skills?

5. In Chapter 5, Brooks states that there is little connection between a child's ability to complete homework and what?

(see the answer key)

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