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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 Chapter 1, everyone likes to believe that he/she is what?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Sly.
(c) Self-decrecating.
(d) Unique.

2. At the end of Chapter 5, what regular event is a constant trauma in Harold's life?
(a) Visiting friends' houses.
(b) His parents' doing out.
(c) Going to school on Monday.
(d) Taking a bath.

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

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

5. Based on a misunderstanding with his parents in Chapter 5, what does Harold fear will happen if he does not behave?
(a) He won't get to go to school.
(b) He will be starved.
(c) His hands will be cut off.
(d) He'll be sent to China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brooks say both Julia and Rob worry about doing when they meet?

2. In the introduction, Brooks says a study of the inner mind highlights the capacity of humanity to do what?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 6, what group of teenagers does Brooks say is discriminated against?

4. At the beginning of the introduction, Brooks assures the reader that his protagonists are not what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Composure Class?

2. How does Ms. Taylor guide Harold's reading in Chapter 6?

3. Describe Ms. Taylor.

4. How is Brooks' book different from other social studies?

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

6. What great skill does Harold have in high school?

7. How does Ms. Taylor permanently affect Harold's life?

8. How did Julia and Rob find marriage in the early years?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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