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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, Harold ruminates that certain pagans considered what to be a god?
(a) Love.
(b) Genius.
(c) Fire.
(d) Woman.

2. What does Erica decide to do at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Travel for a year.
(b) Enter politics.
(c) Go back to school.
(d) Start her own firm.

3. Which tennis star does Brooks compare Erica to in Chapter 8?
(a) Rafael Nadal.
(b) Andre Agase.
(c) John McEnroe.
(d) Venus Williams.

4. What school does Erica get accepted to in Chapter 9?
(a) University of Denver.
(b) Lehigh.
(c) Stanford.
(d) Notre Dame.

5. Which of the following is not a culture Erica immerses herself in at college?
(a) Literature.
(b) Sociology.
(c) Psychology.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the founders of the Academy describe poverty in their mission?

2. Who eventually defends Erica's choice to leave for college in Chapter 9?

3. What does Mark say he is in search of in Chapter 12?

4. What disorder does Amy have?

5. In Chapter 15, Brooks states that the unconscious mind can perform complex tasks without what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is limerence?

2. What did the marshmallow test predict about child development?

3. How does the success of Erica's business affect her marriage?

4. How do Raymond and Erica play major roles in the rebound of Intercom?

5. How does Erica get into the Academy in Chapter 7?

6. How does Erica almost get arrested in Chapter 7?

7. How is the Academy schedule different from public school?

8. Describe Erica's experience at the consulting firm.

9. Why is Amy facing so may problems in Chapter 7?

10. Describe the ideology of Rationalism.

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