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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapter Eighteen, The Dog Beneath the Skin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the effects of the main character's affliction?
(a) Inability to comprehend language
(b) Inability to identify others
(c) Inability to attend to his right side.
(d) Inability to identify himself

2. Why might the disorder mentioned in the chapter be a good thing?
(a) It produces a sense of euphoria by releasing chemicals in the brain.
(b) It makes patients happy through the illusion of having the lost limb.
(c) It helps patients integrate with artificial limbs.
(d) It helps patients to live longer.

3. What does the main character lose when he loses his affliction?
(a) Happiness
(b) Luck
(c) Depression
(d) Inhibition

4. How many cases are covered in this chapter?
(a) Five
(b) Two
(c) Four
(d) Three

5. How long does this affliction last?
(a) Three Days
(b) Three Years
(c) Three Weeks
(d) Three Months

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first man worried about?

2. How many characters does the main character identify himself as in front of Dr. Sacks?

3. To what extent does the main character recognize his disorder?

4. What is the main character's occupation?

5. Why does the main character confabulate?

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