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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 and Afterword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Sacks suffer his second fall?
(a) November 1984.
(b) December 1982.
(c) March 1983.
(d) January 1984.

2. Following the surgery, how did Sacks's cast fit his leg?
(a) He could put his entire fist between his leg and the cast.
(b) The leg fit nearly perfectly in the cast.
(c) The leg was horribly swollen in the cast.
(d) He could put two fingers between his leg and the cas.

3. When was Studies in Neurology published?
(a) 1920.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1910.
(d) 1930.

4. What instrument did Sacks have for listening to music?
(a) A clarinet.
(b) An MP3 player.
(c) A record player.
(d) A small radio.

5. What was the name of the convalescent home where Sacks recovered?
(a) Hampstead Heath.
(b) Kenwood.
(c) Kenmoore.
(d) Hampstead.

Short Answer Questions

1. On one particular September morning, why did Sacks deeply enjoy lighting his pipe?

2. Why did Sacks write to A. R. Luria?

3. At what moment did Sacks's leg "return" to his body?

4. What name did Sacks give his windowless hospital room?

5. Sacks had written to Luria explaining his accident and the subsequent alienation he felt. What was Luria's response?

(see the answer key)

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