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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the physiotherapist?
(a) Mrs. Preston.
(b) Miss Preston.
(c) Miss Blanche.
(d) Miss Prestar.

2. What name did Sacks give his windowless hospital room?
(a) Little Ease.
(b) Big Ease.
(c) The Tower.
(d) The Monad.

3. What is the title of Chapter One?
(a) The Mountain.
(b) The Beginning.
(c) The Bull.
(d) The Fall.

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

5. Who inspired and encouraged Sacks to finish his book?
(a) His editors.
(b) His best friend.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Sacks think about as he moved down the mountain?

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

4. What language was the sign "BEWARE OF THE BULL!" written in?

5. What time did Sacks hope to reach the mountain's summit?

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