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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Excesses: Introduction and Chapter Ten, Witty Ticcy Ray.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sacks is different from a fiction writer because:
(a) He is not a trained writer.
(b) He is a bad writer.
(c) He is more scientific and philosophical than most.
(d) He has less education than most fiction writers.

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

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

4. Dr. P possesses which personal qualities.
(a) He is cold and indifferent.
(b) He is upbeat and intelligent.
(c) He is utterly detached from the world.
(d) He is angry but intelligent.

5. The main character's name is
(a) Christina
(b) Mr. P
(c) Emily G.
(d) Witty Ticcy Ray

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many cases are covered in this chapter?

3. How is the main character affected by Reagan's speech?

4. What does Sacks compare his tales to?

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

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