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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter Six, Phantoms.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the consequence scientists pay when they ignore the a patient's high cognitive function?
(a) They can do nothing to help their patients.
(b) They cannot diagnose their patients properly.
(c) They are out of touch with reality.
(d) They are unable to empathize with their patients.

2. What is the main character's affliction?
(a) Only Cerebral Palsy
(b) Neither Congenital Blindness nor Cerebral Palsy
(c) Congential Blindness and Cerebral Palsy
(d) Only Congenital Blindness

3. Where does Sacks work at the time of this chapter?
(a) Neuroscience Clinic
(b) Therapist's Office
(c) National Institutes of Mental Health
(d) Home for the Aged

4. What does Mr. P do to keep himself oriented?
(a) Follows his wife's instructions
(b) Memorizes routines
(c) Asks for help
(d) Sings to himself

5. What is the cause of the main character's inability to use one of her body parts?
(a) There is no cause; it is an illusion.
(b) A Virus
(c) Cerebral Palsy
(d) Blindness

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the main character's body does he have a problem with?

2. Who is the neuroscientist Sacks receives advice from in Chapter 1?

3. Dr. P possesses which personal qualities.

4. How do the main character's nurses help him/her fix his/her disability?

5. What does the main character do with this body part?

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