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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days after the injury did Alan entered what Cathy called his "Rain Man" phase?

2. How many days after the accident did Alan awake?

3. How much did the owners of the Canadian cabin want to charge for boat rentals?

4. What religious preference did Cathy indicate on Alan's hospital paperwork?

5. How many days had the Crimmins family been at the lake?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was being left-handed a factor in Alan's recovery?

2. How did a cattle farmer's daughter sustain a brain injury?

3. What happened to Cathy after she bought groceries in Chapter 6?

4. How did psychologists explain why Kelly was afraid to be at home in Chapter 6?

5. What was Alan's life like before graduate school when he met Cathy?

6. How did a nurse named Megan encourage Cathy when she found Cathy crying in the lounge?

7. What were some physical, cognitive, and behavior symptoms that might be experienced by someone with a severe brain injury?

8. Why was Alan given a feeding tube?

9. Why didn't Cathy and Alan ever move from Philadelphia?

10. Describe Cathy's experience spoon-feeding Alan.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cathy described their vacation to Canada as the "Vacation from Hell." Discuss why the vacation was not the relaxing time the family had envisioned.

Essay Topic 2

"The Mango Princess" is about injuries Alan suffered that injured him badly. Discuss Alan's accident and injuries.

Essay Topic 3

Bill Gardner worked with Alan to help him get ready to reenter the workplace. Discuss Bill and the role he played helping Alan reenter the workplace and control his behavior at home.

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