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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. For how many hours was Alan allowed to go home the first time?

2. How many weeks had Alan been going to the day hospital when reentry was discussed?

3. In children, when does the brain begin to develop self-awareness and judgment?

4. How old was Cathy's father when he died?

5. What was the name of the bank where Alan worked?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the holidays like for Alan?

2. Describe Gage before and after his accident.

3. What did Cathy believe Bill's greatest value was?

4. Why did Cathy have a terrible time during her birthday dinner?

5. How did Alan do when the occupational therapist had him go to the second-floor cafeteria and back again on his own?

6. Why did Alan respond differently to Asher Kemp, his recreational therapist, than to his other therapists?

7. How did a neuropsychologist's grandfather lose all his money in the 1930s?

8. What happened when Alan took Kelly and Jen to the movies?

9. Why was TBI labeled the "hidden disability"?

10. What did Alan consider very stupid about the day hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Cathy, Alan, and Kelly had to make adjustments when Alan was moved to Magee. Discuss how Cathy, Kelly, and Alan adjusted to the move to the rehabilitation center.

Essay Topic 3

When Alan was moved to the neurological intensive care unit, Cathy noticed the differences in the two ICUs. Compare and contrast the regular ICU and the neurological intensive care unit.

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