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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. What institution does Herold begin working for in Chapter 15?
(a) The Historical Society.
(b) The Peace Corps.
(c) The University of Maryland.
(d) GE.

2. Which of the following is not an acquisition Taggart makes for Intercom?
(a) A video game developer.
(b) A television company.
(c) A biotech firm.
(d) An appliance store.

3. What does Erica particularly admire about Raymond in Chapter 16?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His sense of loyalty.
(c) His work ethic.
(d) His self-awareness.

4. How does Erica's school respond to her tennis match tantrum in Chapter 8?
(a) They put her on academic probation.
(b) They have a school meeting.
(c) They kick her off the team.
(d) They expel her.

5. According to Brooks in the end of Chapter 13, the end-point of limerence is what?
(a) Enlightenment.
(b) Bliss.
(c) Desire.
(d) Gratitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, North Whitehead is quoted as saying history alternated between the simpleminded and what?

2. How do the founders of the Academy describe poverty in their mission?

3. Why is Erica not let into New Hope at the beginning of Chapter 7?

4. What does Erica think of the entrepreneur she meets at the Academy in Chapter 9?

5. In her junior and senior years, what does Erica put at the center of her focus in order to control her temper?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the Academy schedule different from public school?

2. What is limerence?

3. How does the business collapse in Chapter 14?

4. What does Brooks assess the search for harmony in Chapter 13?

5. What different trajectories do Harold and Erica's lives take in Chapter 15?

6. How do the founders of the Academy view poverty in America?

7. How does Erica get into the Academy in Chapter 7?

8. How is the mind inefficient, according to David Brooks?

9. How does the success of Erica's business affect her marriage?

10. In Chapter 9, what does Brooks say is often true ambitious individuals?

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