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

2. Why do dolphins still exist?
(a) Because humans allow them.
(b) Because they are such good swimmers.
(c) Because of their intelligence.
(d) Because they are so strong.

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

4. What were animals most afraid of?
(a) Fire.
(b) Humans.
(c) The dark.
(d) Lions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does the author use as an example of strangers sharing the same beliefs about rules?

2. What is useful about storytelling?

3. What happened when the king's daughter said that she wanted to become the ruler?

4. Other than humans, what type of animal that can cooperate in large numbers?

5. What does "Homo sapien" mean?

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