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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject does Ms. Taylor teach?
(a) Trigonometry.
(b) Anatomy.
(c) English.
(d) History.

2. Which of the following ridiculous items is listed in the homework requirements in Chapter 5?
(a) A brick from the Great Wall.
(b) Algea.
(c) Half an Ambien.
(d) A sloth's toenail.

3. Which Greek figure does Harold compare himself to in his journal when discussing anger?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Agamemnon.
(c) Hector.
(d) Menelaus.

4. In Chapter 4, what is Harold's favorite pastimes besides bonding with Julia?
(a) Bonding with Rob.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Riding the dog.
(d) Pulling things off tables.

5. By the end of Chapter 6, Ms. Taylor has taught Harold to do what?
(a) Read.
(b) Learn.
(c) Experience life.
(d) Let go.

6. According to Brooks at the beginning of Chapter 1, what large accessory do his social ascendants always have?
(a) A huge television.
(b) A huge pool.
(c) A huge dog.
(d) A huge unvarnished dining table.

7. How many characters does Brooks say he will focus on in "The Social Animal"?
(a) Two.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

8. According to Brooks in the Introduction what do Harold and Erica inherit?
(a) Their intellects.
(b) Their self-images.
(c) Their capacity to love.
(d) Their politics.

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

10. At the beginning of Chapter 6, what group of teenagers does Brooks say is discriminated against?
(a) Small, nerdy kids.
(b) Artsy, dramatic kids.
(c) Introverted, sensitive kids.
(d) Attractive, popular kids.

11. In Chapter 4, Harold illustrates his ability to abstract by saying he is what?
(a) A tiger.
(b) A giant.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A cloud.

12. What sport does Brooks associate with the children of his establishment set in Chapter 1?
(a) Lacrosse.
(b) Polo.
(c) Rugby.
(d) Uneven bars.

13. According to James LeDoux in Chapter 1, what is the relationship of the conscious mind to emotion?
(a) It is central.
(b) It has not connection.
(c) It is peripheral.
(d) It is totally in tandem.

14. At the end of Chapter 5, what regular event is a constant trauma in Harold's life?
(a) Visiting friends' houses.
(b) Going to school on Monday.
(c) Taking a bath.
(d) His parents' doing out.

15. What subject did John Bowlby focus on in addition to children?
(a) Climate.
(b) Educators.
(c) Mothers.
(d) Economic conditions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What unnerving assignment does Ms. Taylor give Harold in Chapter 6?

3. In Chapter 1, Antonio Damasio determines that - without emotion - people lead what type of lives?

4. In Chapter 2, Brooks points out that the female orgasm is what type of process?

5. What is the term that Antonio Damasio coins?

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