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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hannah Arendt's idea about the space without time?
(a) It is the place where Man must face himself most chillingly.
(b) It is the place where Man is not himself.
(c) It is the only home of Soul and Art.
(d) It is the only place to meet God.

2. In the quote from St. John of the Cross in Chapter Three, where does the light guide the man?
(a) To the place where God was waiting for him.
(b) To the place of unconditional love.
(c) To the place of eternal peace.
(d) To peaceful darkness.

3. How did one of the surgical registrars refer to being a patient?
(a) As a test of patience.
(b) As a pilgrimage.
(c) As a long trek into the light.
(d) As an opportunity.

4. If an outsider were to observe the patients at the convalescent home, what would he have seen?
(a) Darkness and secrecy.
(b) Depth and secrecy.
(c) Lightheartedness and frivolity.
(d) Artificial friendships.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sacks's general opinion about the patients in the convalescent home?

2. Why was it difficult for Sacks to proceed through the land of limbo?

3. What vital support did the surgeon take away when he dismissed Sacks's concerns?

4. How had Sacks tried to revive his left leg?

5. Before Sacks's cast was taken off, what did he dream that it was filled with?

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