Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better...

What activity do World of Warcraft fans engage in according to the text?

• Writing articles on WoWWiki

• Playing Guitar Hero

• Collecting QQ coins

• Participating in real-world sports

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What is the main reason kids and teenagers prefer gaming according to the text?

• They want to avoid schoolwork.

• They find it more engaging than other activities.

• They dislike spending time with family.

• They want to earn money through gaming.

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According to the text, how many active gamers are there in the United States?

• 100 million

• 183 million

• 50 million

• 200 million

How many hours a week do more than 6 million people in China spend gaming?

• 10 hours

• 15 hours

• 22 hours

• 30 hours

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According to the text, how many "extreme" gamers in the United States play on average forty-five hours a week?

• 1 million

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 10 million

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What is one reason why some people view gaming as a waste of time?

• It is too expensive

• It lacks educational value

• It is addictive

• It is not real

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What need do computer and video games fulfill according to the text?

• Financial needs

• Genuine human needs

• Social needs

• Physical needs

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What ancient game is mentioned as the oldest known game?

• Chess

• Mancala

• Checkers

• Backgammon

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What does the Institute for the Future emphasize about understanding the future?

• Focus only on current trends.

• Ignore past events.

• Look back at least twice as far as you’re looking ahead.

• Predict the future without any historical context.

What strategy did the Lydians use to cope with famine, according to Herodotus?

• Trading with neighboring regions

• Engaging in games

• Developing new agricultural techniques

• Importing food from other countries