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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. Where do cleaner fish get their food?
(a) From the grubs in tree trunks.
(b) From between shark teeth.
(c) From discarded crab shells.
(d) From their prey, the tuna.

2. Three hundred years ago, what work did most people do?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Construction.
(c) Delivery.
(d) Farming.

3. Who, according to the author, are even more powerful storytellers than lawyers?
(a) Generals and managers.
(b) Farmers and cheesemakers.
(c) Bankers and politicians.
(d) Poets and artists.

4. Why might human ancestors have cracked open a bone?
(a) To feed the pieces to their cat.
(b) To use the bone dust in making soap.
(c) To eat the juicy stuff inside.
(d) To make a pen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sapiens develop this ability?

2. What special talent do woodpeckers have?

3. Why were Sapiens more powerful than Neanderthals?

4. What is "one of the most interesting games grown-ups play" (54)?

5. When did Sapiens start telling stories?

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