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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hand, Eye and Sky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Charles Sherrington, what are sensors to the target object?
(a) The retina and the palm.
(b) The retina and fingertips.
(c) The palm and the nerves in the cerebral cortex.
(d) The fngertips and the palm.

2. What problem causes the author to reach a turning point in his thinking about the hand?
(a) A finger amputation.
(b) A broken wrist.
(c) A stroke.
(d) Musician's cramp.

3. What supports the conscious dimension of action?
(a) The unconscious image of movement.
(b) The unconscious interaction of the neuromuscular system.
(c) The brain.
(d) The conscious intent to move.

4. Who is Robin Dunbar?
(a) A professor of anthropology.
(b) A professor of archeology.
(c) A professor of genealogy.
(d) A professor of biology.

5. Who is Sir Charles Bell?
(a) A Scottish surgeon who is a contemporary of Charles Darwin.
(b) A famous Irish composer.
(c) The only British doctor who performs surgery even after the loss of one hand.
(d) A famous Scottish composer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author attempt to do that is not a well-orchestrated pattern of learning from simple to more complex?

2. According to Wilson, why do children not usually enjoy doing juggling?

3. According to Charles Sherrington, what is a natural progression?

4. What does the addition and transport of weight by the upper body change?

5. Why does the author say juggling might be considered a pastime that accomplishes nothing?

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