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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine, The Gift of Tongues.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some scientists believe that metaphors may be the result of:
(a) Creative visual/spatial language.
(b) Phonemic inflections of word sounds.
(c) Higher level thinking in poets.
(d) Synesthestic experiences and linguistic creativity.

2. What was one of the things Daniel enjoyed about the chess club he joined?
(a) He could make a lot of money at tournaments.
(b) He did not have to interact much with the other players.
(c) He could show off his skills.
(d) It was an opportunity for him to be sociable.

3. When Daniel's father returned home after a long hospitalization, how did the family celebrate?
(a) They did not have a celebration.
(b) They all gave him welcome home gifts.
(c) They went out for dinner.
(d) They had a house party.

4. In Chapter 6, Daniel goes into detail to explain a certain mathematical topic. Which topic is that?
(a) Probability.
(b) Prime numbers.
(c) Factoring.
(d) Multiplication.

5. Is epilepsy a cause or a symptom of brain injury?
(a) A symptom.
(b) Neither.
(c) It is difficult to determine.
(d) A cause.

Short Answer Questions

1. In secondary school, how did Daniel spend his playground or recess time?

2. What is the name of the German boy that Daniel wanted to be closer to in secondary school?

3. Who did Daniel help with advice on learning Romanian?

4. What types of words does Daniel find most difficult?

5. About how many children in Britain with an autistic spectrum disorder develop a certain type of epilepsy by adolescence?

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