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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 Life After the Monarchy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Eagleman compare the world the microscope opened up?
(a) The world opened up when space exploration began.
(b) The advances in astronomy where galaxies are now studied.
(c) The advances in neuroscience that will allow us to delve deeper into the mind.
(d) The world opened up when oceanic exploration began.

2. Of what is the phenomenon of depth being stimulated on a flat page an example?
(a) The hand is quicker than the eye.
(b) Magic.
(c) Optical illusions.
(d) Third dimension painting.

3. What does Eagleman say we are at the mercy of?
(a) The unconscious workings of our minds.
(b) Medical advancements.
(c) Our own upbringing.
(d) Fate.

4. What is another way that demonstrates the power of the brain to define who we are?
(a) By studying the effects of various substances on the brain.
(b) By telling subjects in an experiment to believe everything they hear and see what they do.
(c) By hypnosis.
(d) By subjecting the brain to shock treatments.

5. What does Eagleman claim most people possess?
(a) A natural tendency to like others.
(b) A natural tendency to dislike ourselves.
(c) A natural tendency to dislike ourselves.
(d) A natural tendency to like ourselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does one blind rock climber use a mechanical device to help climb?

2. What does each human brain cell contain in its entirety?

3. What assumption is at the core of the American legal system?

4. What is something the brain has to learn?

5. What does Eagleman say will shed some light on social issues?

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