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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter Eight, Eyes Right!.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the main character compensate for his/her disorder?
(a) By constructing a wheelchair that compensates
(b) By constructing a pair of glasses that compensate
(c) Requesting brain surgery
(d) By constructing a prosthesis that compensates

2. What is his problem with body?
(a) He believes that his face is someone else's.
(b) He believes that his arm is someone else's.
(c) He believes that his leg is someone else's.
(d) He believes that his hands are someone else's.

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

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

5. If Sacks called his chapters 'studies' what would that mean about his attitude?
(a) He is professional.
(b) He is detached from his patients.
(c) He despises his patients.
(d) He likes his patients.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sacks says taht for a long time which part of the brain was thought to be less complex?

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

3. Why might the disorder mentioned in the chapter be a good thing?

4. Why would the disorder described in the chapter be a bad thing?

5. What is the first man worried about?

(see the answer key)

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