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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 17-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Introduction, Brooks laments that most social policy is based on what understanding of humanity?
(a) Freudian.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Rationalist.
(d) Materialist.

2. What do children lack at an early age?
(a) An inner voice.
(b) The ability to have REM sleep.
(c) Imagination.
(d) Spatial reasoning.

3. 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 behavioral patterns.
(c) His success on tests.
(d) His IQ.

4. How much more likely are people to laugh with others than by themselves?
(a) Twelve times.
(b) Fifty times.
(c) Thirty times.
(d) Five times.

5. What does Erica do more often after dissolving her business?
(a) Drink.
(b) Have sex.
(c) Go out with friends.
(d) Exercise.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Julie insist on keeping on during sex?

2. How does Brooks describe Harold's intelligence in Chapter 6?

3. How has Harold's health changed in Chapter 21?

4. Which of the following is not something Harold and Erica do as a couple?

5. What industry does Erica go into after graduating college?

(see the answer key)

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