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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Brooks in his introduction, what is different about his book compared to the other social science books published in recent years?
(a) It focuses on real individuals.
(b) It focuses on America specifically.
(c) It focuses on the inner mind.
(d) It focuses on group dynamics.

2. How much more likely are people to laugh with others than by themselves?
(a) Five times.
(b) Twelve times.
(c) Thirty times.
(d) Fifty times.

3. In Chapter 3, Julia calls Harold half cupid, half what?
(a) Storm trooper.
(b) Lord Fontleroy.
(c) Black hole.
(d) Professor.

4. Which Greek figure does Harold compare himself to in his journal when discussing anger?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Hector.
(c) Menelaus.
(d) Achilles.

5. Whose parents are Rob and Julia?
(a) David Brooks.
(b) Harold.
(c) Hostadter.
(d) Erica.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, Brooks points out that the female orgasm is what type of process?

2. What is the first thing Ms. Taylor tells Harold to do to prepare for his paper?

3. Which of the following ridiculous items is listed in the homework requirements in Chapter 5?

4. What famous intellect does Brooks mention at the end of his introduction?

5. What is Ms. Taylor's tactic for making children learn?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ms. Taylor shape Harold's interest in the classical world?

2. How does Brooks use the meeting of Julia and Rob to illustrate the surprise of similarities?

3. What is Harold's goal from conception on?

4. How does Harold's tiger statement in Chapter 4 illustrate a complex human process?

5. What wisdom about teaching teenagers does Ms. Taylor possess?

6. What did John Bowlby's research reveal about childhood?

7. Describe young Harold's relationship with falling things.

8. What is the Composure Class?

9. How does Brooks describe the day-to-day life of the Composure Class?

10. According to Brooks, what separates us from other animals?

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