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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3, 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Sacks write to A. R. Luria?
(a) Luria was a close family friend.
(b) He wanted reassurance about writing his book.
(c) Luria was the leading neuropsychologist in the United States.
(d) He was not getting satisfactory answers from his own doctor.

2. How did Sacks descend the mountain?
(a) By hobbling on his right leg.
(b) By rolling and sliding.
(c) By "rowing" with his arms.
(d) By crawling.

3. How long did it take Sacks to reach the final understanding of his various thoughts?
(a) Half a year.
(b) One year.
(c) Several years.
(d) Nearly a decade.

4. What was scheduled for Wednesday the 11th?
(a) The temporary leg cast would be removed.
(b) Therapy would become quite intense.
(c) Sacks would get out of bed and walk.
(d) Sacks would move from the hospital to the convalescent home.

5. Previous to his accident, how did Sacks think things were accomplished in the world?
(a) By reason and will.
(b) By love and understanding.
(c) By external impetus.
(d) By sheer willpower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did not occur to Sacks until he injured his leg?

2. Why did Sacks dedicate his book to Luria?

3. What two sounds was Sacks caught between?

4. What question did Sacks want to ask the surgeon before surgery?

5. What did Sacks feel as he was being admitted to the hospital?

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