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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose photo does Daniel keep on the dresser in his kitchen?

2. To what Lithuanian city was Daniel assigned to volunteer?

3. In Chapter 8, Daniel mentions one social situation that caused him great anxiety. What was that?

4. What is Iceland's literacy rate?

5. How did anyone know if Daniel was reciting pi correctly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What locations in Iceland fascinated Daniel the most? Why?

2. Why did the scientists in California ask if Daniel could visit with them longer?

3. What had Daniel learned during his year in Kaunas?

4. How did Daniel prepare himself for the airplane flight to California?

5. What aspects of language does Daniel find more difficult than others to understand?

6. How is Daniel's partner, Neil, similar to Daniel?

7. Why is Icelandic considered to be such a difficult language to learn?

8. Why did Daniel end up walking up the steep hill of Volunteer Ave. on his commute to the Volunteer Center?

9. Scientists are beginning to question whether Daniel's ability with language extends to other forms of language, such as sign language. What happens when he is tested for this?

10. Why was Daniel unhappy and somewhat anxious when the producers first revealed to him their choice of language he would learn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daniel Tammet has exposed his innermost thoughts and experiences to the world. What do you believe Daniel's main reasons are for writing his book? Who does he hope will read it? Why does he let scientists study him?

Essay Topic 2

How does Daniel feel in the gambling town of Las Vegas? Is this a city that someone like him would enjoy? What about it disturbs him? What personal reasons does he have against going there?

Essay Topic 3

Daniel was part of a large family. Did this in any way help him? How? What might he have learned from his siblings? What could he have taught them?

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