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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 (35 - 74).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Floresians evolve to be smaller?
(a) The climate.
(b) A lack of food.
(c) Smaller caves.
(d) Larger predators.

2. What superpower do humans have?
(a) Mimicking older humans.
(b) Telling imaginary stories.
(c) Developing complex plans.
(d) Long distance running.

3. Who does the author not say helped Armstrong get to space?
(a) Miners.
(b) Athletes.
(c) Mathematicians.
(d) Farmers.

4. What is "one of the most interesting games grown-ups play" (54)?
(a) Real estate.
(b) Law.
(c) Bank.
(d) Corporation.

5. What does the author say is the benefit of a corporation?
(a) It lets people open restaurants.
(b) Real people do not need to fear risk or responsibility.
(c) Everyone makes more money.
(d) It encourages creativity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is a "memory from millions of years ago" (4)?

2. What happened when the oil ran out?

3. What does Tina say when her dad asks who got mud on the floor?

4. What athletes does the author mention people watching on TV?

5. What country's kings does the author talk about?

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