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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. What two tests were given Daniel to diagnosis his epilepsy?
(a) X-ray and EEG.
(b) EEG and MRI.
(c) CAT and MRI.
(d) Bloodwork and skin testing.

2. When Daniel had his second seizure, what did his father do?
(a) Brought him to the hospital in a taxi.
(b) Called his wife for help.
(c) Called an ambulance and waited.
(d) Held him down to secure him.

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

4. What is Esperanto?
(a) A blend of many languages with logical grammar.
(b) A Spanish dialect.
(c) Daniel's made-up language.
(d) The esoteric language used in Wales.

5. In secondary school, how did Daniel spend his playground or recess time?
(a) In the teacher's lounge.
(b) Receiving extra tutoring in handwriting.
(c) In the library, reading.
(d) Out on the playground.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Tammet family grew in size, what did they do to accommodate three additional children?

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

3. What error did Daniel make out of nervousness at taking the public bus home from secondary school the first day?

4. In Chapter 6, Daniel discusses an awkward love note he handed to someone when he was sixteen. How did this person respond?

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

(see the answer key)

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