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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. What is an important thing to say in scientific studies?
(a) "The mango cannot be improved."
(b) "Nothing can be proven for sure."
(c) "I don't know."
(d) "This is easy."

2. 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) It encourages creativity.
(d) Everyone makes more money.

3. What did people not do millions of years ago?
(a) Climb trees for fruit.
(b) Eat worms and snails.
(c) Cook meat.
(d) Look for mushrooms.

4. What could ancient Sapiens use to frighten away large animals?
(a) Sticks.
(b) Drums.
(c) Stone walls.
(d) Fire.

5. What special talent do woodpeckers have?
(a) Gathering honey.
(b) Digging grubs from tree trunks.
(c) Flying the fastest.
(d) Cracking bones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What development allowed human brains to grow?

2. What happened when the oil ran out?

3. What language is the word "Sapien"?

4. Why did Floresians evolve to be smaller?

5. Who, according to the author, are even more powerful storytellers than lawyers?

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