The key answer of exercise 2

b)

1. ✗ (the number is hardly surprising)
2. ✓ (drawing our attention to the way everyday choices are the ones that have the greatest impact on our lives and indeed on who we are, rather than the 'biggies' such as career / partner / home-related ones.)
3. ✓ (People judged negatively for their reluctance to make simple decisions may find some validation in Helmstetter's book. Since each decision has significance, then it is totally reasonable to approach each one seriously.)
4. ✓ (Perhaps Helmstetter's greatest contribution is the way he empowers readers to create a framework for their decision-making.)
5. ✗ (Choices has stood the test of time, and remains a go-to title for those looking for focus and motivation.)

c)

1. Five in paragraph 1; two in paragraph 2; five in paragraph 3. (total 12).
2. Paragraph 3, first two sentences; paragraph 4, 2nd sentence ('Choices has stood the test of time, and remains a go-to title ... '), 3rd sentence ('This is all the more remarkable given that it was published in 1990'), and 4th sentence ('Helmstetter's list therefore is (refreshingly, it has to be said) devoid of references to technology ...')