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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the main character confused?
(a) He can't figure out how to detach his arm from his body.
(b) He can't figure out how to detach his leg from his body.
(c) He can't figure out how to remove his hands.
(d) He can't figure out how to remove his face.

2. Sacks sees his patients as:
(a) Real people
(b) Mere medical files
(c) Mere case studies
(d) Crazy

3. The main character has a dream that foreshadows her condition? What is the dream about?
(a) Losing the ability to remember recent and distant events
(b) Losing the ability to see or hear
(c) Losing the ability to stand or feel objects
(d) Losing the ability to taste or smell

4. How old is the character in this chapter?
(a) Sixties
(b) Late forties
(c) Early thirties
(d) Late twenties

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the main character regain control of his/her body?

3. How many children does the main character have?

4. To what extent is Jimmie G's intelligence impaired?

5. What does Sacks compare his tales to?

(see the answer key)

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