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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter Three, The Disembodied Lady.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dr. P is a teacher of what?
(a) Art
(b) Literature
(c) Music
(d) Philosophy

2. What is proprioception?
(a) The sense of taste.
(b) The sense of smell.
(c) The sense that monitors the heartbeat.
(d) The sense that monitors physical movement.

3. Sacks' book is different from a college textbook in that it:
(a) Has a friendlier style
(b) Has a more rushed style
(c) Has a slower pace
(d) Has a more scientific style

4. Which sort of memory does Jimmie G. lack?
(a) Long-term Memory
(b) Semantic Memory
(c) Tactile Memory
(d) Short-term Memory

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the character in this chapter?

2. The character's condition is caused by polyneuritis, which is:

3. What does Mr. P do to keep himself oriented?

4. The main character's disorder involves a breakdown of cooperation between which three body systems?

5. For Sacks it is important to treat his patients with:

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