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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. Why doesn't the introduction of a video system work?
(a) The patient is disturbed that he/she can only perceive half of his/her body
(b) The patient does not like to be reminded of his/her disability
(c) The patient is upset by his/her unkempt appearance
(d) The patient can't work the video system

2. What is proprioception?
(a) The sense that monitors physical movement.
(b) The sense that monitors the heartbeat.
(c) The sense of taste.
(d) The sense of smell.

3. What does the main character do with this body part?
(a) Beats it until it is bruised
(b) Asks someone to amputate it
(c) Throws it out of bed
(d) Tries to cut it off

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

5. The character's condition is caused by polyneuritis, which is:
(a) Damaging of the sensory roots of the spinal and cranial nerves
(b) Damaging of the pain centers of the spinal and cranial nerves
(c) Damaging of the sensory roots of the nerves attached to skin
(d) Damaging of the pain centers of the nerves attached to skin

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Sacks respond to the main character?

2. What does Sacks compare his tales to?

3. Who is the main character of this chapter?

4. Most neuroscientists thought that most neurological disorders were caused by damage to what part of the brain?

5. What is his problem with body?

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