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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main character's disorder?

2. Later on in life, but before being separated, what entertainment venue do the twins participate in?

3. How do the main character's symptoms progress?

4. Who are the two twins in the chapter?

5. The main character's treatment causes her to enjoy what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Christina's condition. Then speculate on how you believe she withstood the psychological pressure to give up on her life. How would you have reacted in a similar situation?

Essay Topic 2

Outline what you believe to be one main theme of Sacks' book. For instance, how does he treat his patients? You must use three examples from the book to illustrate your point. The paper must be five pages, double-spaced.

Essay Topic 3

Does Korsakov's disease destroy William's personality? Does he have a real personality at all? In what sense? Do you think there is a real William inside that the Korsakov's prevents from manifesting? Or do you think that the disease has destroyed him, personality and all?

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