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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sacks think of when he remembers the Biblical words, "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time or die; a time . . ." (pg 26)?
(a) The futility of life.
(b) His wife's untimely death.
(c) His patients who were prepared for death.
(d) The waste of good health and energy.

2. While waiting for villagers to arrive and take him to the hospital, how did Sacks feel?
(a) Thrilled to be alive.
(b) Comfortable and happy.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Worried about the doctor's prognosis.

3. 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.

4. What book does Sacks plan to write in the future?
(a) A book about patients who experienced the same body-ego alienation that he did.
(b) A book about his long-term recovery.
(c) A book about how this accident affected his personal relationships in the long run.
(d) A book about how this accident affected his medical practice.

5. What was the date when Sacks climbed the mountain?
(a) The 24th.
(b) The 23rd.
(c) The 7th.
(d) The 18th.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the essential idea of Thomas Mann's quote?

2. How is the material in the last chapter presented?

3. In order to escape being caught on the mountain all night, what was the latest possible time Sacks could reach help?

4. How did Sacks descend the mountain?

5. What was Sacks doing when he was finally able to piece together his thoughts?

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