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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the introduction, Brooks states that Harold and Erica have what type of skills?
(a) Paranormal skills.
(b) Arithmetic skills.
(c) Rational skills.
(d) Noncognitive skills.

2. According to Brooks at the beginning of Chapter 1, what is never found in the homes of the upper-class group?
(a) A stand up shower.
(b) Children.
(c) A television.
(d) Food.

3. At the beginning of the introduction, Brooks assures the reader that his protagonists are not what?
(a) Heroes.
(b) Socialists.
(c) Geniuses.
(d) Politicians.

4. What is the first thing Ms. Taylor tells Harold to do to prepare for his paper?
(a) Consult a museum.
(b) Outline his paper.
(c) Read five books.
(d) Make flash cards of ideas.

5. According to Brooks in Chapter 1, what surprises all people when they meet a possible mate?
(a) How little most people know about politics.
(b) How difficult it is to seduce someone.
(c) How much they have in common.
(d) How everyone orders the same first meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rare ability does Harold have in high school society?

2. What idea for a topic does Harold come up with his first night of writing?

3. According to Brooks in the Introduction what do Harold and Erica inherit?

4. In Chapter 3, Julia calls Harold half cupid, half what?

5. What sport does Brooks associate with the children of his establishment set in Chapter 1?

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