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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Brooks states that there is little connection between a child's ability to complete homework and what?
(a) His earning potential.
(b) His success on tests.
(c) His IQ.
(d) His behavioral patterns.

2. What terms does Brooks use at the beginning of Chapter 1 to describe the upper-middle class liberal socialites of today?
(a) The Kerry Class.
(b) The Composure Class.
(c) The Organic Class.
(d) The Jackson Hole Class.

3. In Chapter 15, North Whitehead is quoted as saying history alternated between the simpleminded and what?
(a) The muddleminded.
(b) The evilminded.
(c) The complexminded.
(d) The simplerminded.

4. When do Erica, Raymond, and the other insurgents discuss reforms everyday?
(a) At a bar after work.
(b) At lunch.
(c) In a covert meeting.
(d) At breakfast.

5. What does Ms. Taylor want to match each student to?
(a) A book.
(b) A lover.
(c) A perfect song.
(d) A life goal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Erica when she becomes CEO of Intercom?

3. At the end of Chapter 5, what regular event is a constant trauma in Harold's life?

4. According to Brooks in the end of Chapter 13, the end-point of limerence is what?

5. According to Brooks in Chapter 9, modern social scientists say that geniuses are what?

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