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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Previous to this injury, when Sacks had had electrical currents applied to his injured neck muscles, what happened?

2. When did Sacks suffer his second fall?

3. The day that Sacks moved out of his first hospital room, how far did he walk?

4. While under the spinal anesthesia, how did Sacks perceive his body?

5. Before he took a step, what visual problem did Sacks have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What two distinctions did Sacks make for his attitudes while he was in Limbo? How were these distinctions borne out throughout his recovery (though he didn't allude to them so obviously after his time in Limbo)?

Essay Topic 2

How does Sacks use dialogue throughout the story? How is the dialogue divided among the people in his life? What are the varying tones of the dialogue? What does the use of dialogue contribute to the story?

Essay Topic 3

What aspect of nature had Sacks forgotten about while he lay in his hospital bed? How does this compare to his previous lifestyle: hiking, swimming, etc?

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