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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. What word does Dr. Sacks use to describe the way the main character feels?
(a) Depressed
(b) Disoriented
(c) Disembodied
(d) Dispeptic

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

3. The main character has a high level of intelligence, allowing him/her to accomplish what despite his/her disability?
(a) Go to College
(b) Get Married
(c) Get a PhD
(d) Go to College and Get Married

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

5. What surgery is the main character admitted into the hospital to have?
(a) Back surgery
(b) Kidney transplant
(c) Appendectomy
(d) Gallbladder surgery

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the main character do with this body part?

2. Why doesn't the introduction of a video system work?

3. What happens when the main character attempts to remove one of his body parts?

4. What is a visual phantom?

5. How is the main character treated?

(see the answer key)

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