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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 did archaeologists find in Denisova Cave?
(a) An ancient finger bone.
(b) A painting of a buffalo.
(c) A burial site.
(d) A collection of ivory beads.

2. What story allows humans to cooperate on large projects and trade with strangers?
(a) The story of roads.
(b) The story of banks.
(c) The story of money.
(d) The story of countries.

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

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

5. Which fox is the most successful hunter?
(a) The loudest one.
(b) The fastest one.
(c) The strongest one.
(d) The smartest one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the lawyer need to do before telling the story of the McDonald's Corporation?

2. Ants also cooperate in large numbers, but how are they different from humans?

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

4. When did Sapiens start telling stories?

5. Where do cleaner fish get their food?

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