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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long did Sacks think about his injury before he began writing about it?
(a) Four years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Six years.

3. To what did Sacks's various thoughts and themes eventually lead in the end?
(a) A critique of modern neurological medicine.
(b) A reaffirmation of modern neurological medicin.
(c) A deeper understanding of the patient-doctor relationship.
(d) A personal, religious faith.

4. What did Sacks hope to see when he reached the mountain's summit?
(a) The bull that lived there.
(b) The temple at the top.
(c) A good view of the surrounding mountains.
(d) A good view of the city.

5. When the father and his son rescued Sacks, what had they been doing just a moment before?
(a) Hunting reindeer.
(b) Searching for him.
(c) Listening to the mass wafting up from the church.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. After realizing that he was the victim of the fall, what did Sacks do?

2. After he fell, what story did Sacks recall the villagers telling him?

3. Where did Sacks finish writing his book?

4. How long did it take Sacks to reach the final understanding of his various thoughts?

5. To what poor instrument did Sacks compare his injured leg?

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