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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twelve, Reykjavik, New York, Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Professor Alan Snyder believes that autistic thought is:
(a) Simple and immature.
(b) An extreme form of ordinary thought.
(c) Bordering on insanity.
(d) A form of schizophrenia.

2. How has love changed Daniel?
(a) It has made him aware of jealousy and other bad feelings.
(b) He is more dependent upon others.
(c) It has made him more open to others and the world around him.
(d) He has learned that he can never live alone again.

3. What numerical calculation is Daniel's favorite type to do?
(a) Power multiplication.
(b) Geometric equations.
(c) Finding least common denominators.
(d) Algebraic equations.

4. How did Neil help Daniel memorize the pi digits?
(a) He rented a separate apartment for him to study in.
(b) He researched the digits.
(c) He printed large strings of them on paper.
(d) He had Daniel repeat them after him.

5. Where is Daniel assigned to go as a volunteer?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Saudi Arabia.
(c) Lithuania.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the name "pi" come from?

2. In Chapter 5, what does Daniel describe as his overwhelming feeling at the time?

3. What is the documentary about Daniel titled?

4. Some scientists believe that metaphors may be the result of:

5. What does Daniel do to compensate for his lack of friends?

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