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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 20, Harold acknowledges that his opinions are similar to those of a writer at what periodical?
(a) The Wall Street Journal.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) Newsweek.
(d) The Economist.

2. What topic does Erica's former college roommate expound upon in Chapter 20?
(a) Romanian film.
(b) Flea markets.
(c) Florida.
(d) Meditation.

3. Which historic period below is described in the most positive terms?
(a) The Victorian Era.
(b) The French Enlightenment.
(c) The English Enlightenment.
(d) The Post-War Years.

4. What Greek term becomes the topic of Harold's paper in Chapter 6?
(a) Hubris.
(b) Catharsis.
(c) Thumos.
(d) Anagnorisis.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Julie insist on keeping on during sex?
(a) Her socks.
(b) Her hat.
(c) Her glasses.
(d) Her shirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disorder does Amy have?

2. What does Erica realize about her success at the beginning of Chapter 21?

3. According to Brooks in Chapter 9, modern social scientists say that geniuses are what?

4. According to Brooks in the end of Chapter 13, the end-point of limerence is what?

5. In Chapter 21, Brooks says that what has profound effect on mood?

(see the answer key)

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