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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lucy to Lulu to Rose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one term related to the scale of movement required by two hands acting in partnership?
(a) Iconometric.
(b) Macromedian.
(c) Melometric.
(d) Macrometric.

2. What is one thing that shoulder and forearm development enabled?
(a) The ability to throw objects.
(b) The ability to catch objects.
(c) The ability to carve.
(d) The ability to hunt.

3. What does the addition and transport of weight by the upper body change?
(a) The buoyancy of the body.
(b) The center of gravity.
(c) The speed at which the body can move.
(d) The ability to play a sport.

4. What is the hand's optimal position over the keyboard?
(a) With the palm slightly convex.
(b) A gentle curve.
(c) With the fingers spread as far as possible.
(d) With the fingers fairly rigid.

5. How many key strokes per second can a pianist reach?
(a) 8.
(b) 20.
(c) 3.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ability to design and manufacture tools considered by Wilson?

2. How many muscles that are attached to the thumb enable it to do its work?

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

4. What is an example of a secondary heuristic?

5. What does the beginning of this chapter say the hand been used throughout its long history?

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