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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Brooks in Chapter 4, early childhood is when Harold does what fastest?
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Eats.
(c) Gets attention.
(d) Learns.

2. According to Brooks at the beginning of Chapter 1, where does all the furniture of the upper class liberal group come from?
(a) Ethan Allen.
(b) Ikea.
(c) Crate and Barrel.
(d) Pier One.

3. What personal problem does Harold begin having after he becomes romantically involved with Erica?
(a) He yearns for her all the time.
(b) He wants to cheat on her.
(c) He wants to take things slower than she does.
(d) He becomes less attracted to her.

4. Where is the best vacation of Harold and Erica's life?
(a) Turkey.
(b) France.
(c) Iceland.
(d) Brazil.

5. What does Erica feel the night after sleeping with Mr. Make-Believe in Chapter 18?
(a) Numbness.
(b) Giddiness.
(c) Shame.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Harold's advice to Erica initially unhelpful in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 9, what does Brooks assert as a primary difference between humans and other animals?

4. How long is the memo the insurgents produce in Chapter 16?

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

(see the answer key)

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