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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. What did the author find a technique for that involves placing metal rings on the back and front of the skull?

2. What homework assignment did the author give Luis and Terry Francisco before Maranda's surgery?

3. As Susan recalled her story in "Craig and Susan," who did she tell God she was like from the Bible?

4. In "The Rest of Their Story," what did the author say headlines read after the twins' surgery?

5. In "Family Affairs," why does the author believe his wife, Candy, is able to cope with his long hours?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author explain the phenomenon of plasticity?

2. What complications did Danielle experience after her surgery in "Three Special Children"?

3. What is Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL)?

4. What was controversial about Denise Baca's hemispherectomy?

5. Why did some doctors oppose a craniectomy for a patient named Charles in "Three Special Children"?

6. Why did the author tell a resident at the hospital in Australia that he came from a large family?

7. What challenge did Patrick face after his surgery, in "The Rest of Their Story"?

8. Why does the author say "no knowledge is ever wasted," in "Another Step Forward"?

9. What happened at Johns Hopkins in 1985 that allowed the author more time?

10. How did Theresa Binder, in "Separating the Twins," respond to the news that she was having Siamese twins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author change when he transfers to a predominately Black school in the eighth grade? How are his peers similar to his old classmates at Wilson Junior High? How are they different?

Essay Topic 2

What conflict might the author face as he grows in popularity and can no longer meet each demand? How does he turn away patients? How might he reject speaking engagements he has been invited to?

Essay Topic 3

Reflect on the author's "Think Big" acrostic answer to success. Is it a realistic approach to success? Why or why not? How might schools, communities, or cultures be different if everyone followed each idea?

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