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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since his accident, what has Sacks been aware of?
(a) The shallowness of everyday life.
(b) The wonder and horror which lie just behind life.
(c) The shallowness of human experience.
(d) The wonder and horror which are an everyday part of life.

2. Why was Sacks grateful to Dr. Henry Fleck?
(a) The doctor's book was influential in Sacks' understanding of himself.
(b) The doctor provided valuable support during therapy.
(c) The doctor performed electrical studies on Sack's damaged leg.
(d) The doctor first explained Sacks' body-ego alienation.

3. When did Sacks write the preface to the book?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1954.
(c) 1991.
(d) 1982.

4. When did Sacks begin writing to Luria?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1973.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1983.

5. How old was Sacks when he discovered the beauty of the world through the Pythagorean theorem?
(a) Twenty-one.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sacks dedicate his book to Luria?

2. What word does Sacks use most to describe the bull?

3. What was the main injury that Sacks was able to identify?

4. Where did Sacks's accident occur?

5. What was the date when Sacks climbed the mountain?

(see the answer key)

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