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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 name of the main character in this chapter?
2. How many characters does the main character identify himself as in front of Dr. Sacks?
3. What is the main character's affliction?
4. Which other character in the book does the main character in this chapter share a disorder with?
5. Who is the main character of this chapter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
A great deal of neurological research has been done on how aphasia affects the language centers of the brain. Complete a five page research paper where you summarize this research.
Essay Topic 3
How does Bhagawhandi's tumor affect her visions? To what extent is Bhagawhandi justified in believing that her visions are helping her 'journey home', as she puts it? Is it better to embrace the illusion? Or should she try to fight them? What would you do in her position and why?
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