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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. How does the main character feel about his/her body?
(a) That it is detached from him/her.
(b) That it will spontaneously combust.
(c) That it is deteriorating.
(d) That it has a mind of its own.

2. Sacks thinks of his patients as:
(a) Heroes
(b) Tragedies
(c) Villains
(d) Friends

3. Sacks is a:
(a) Philosopher
(b) Journalist
(c) Neuroscientist
(d) Economist

4. How does the main character regain control of his/her body?
(a) Her ears
(b) A wheelchair
(c) Her eyes
(d) Help from family

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is proprioception?

2. Which faculty of mind does Sacks argue is left out of psychology and neuroscience?

3. How many children does the main character have?

4. What year does Sacks think Jimmie G's memory should have stopped?

5. After Dr. Sacks and Mr. P part ways, how much longer does Mr. P teach music?

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