View a FREE sample

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

2. Where is the main character sitting when the nurses find him?
(a) In a chair
(b) On the floor
(c) In the hall
(d) On the side of his bed

3. Who is the main character of this chapter?
(a) Mr. MacGregor
(b) Mr. P
(c) Mrs. S
(d) Christina

4. 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 out of touch with reality.
(c) They cannot diagnose their patients properly.
(d) They are unable to empathize with their patients.

5. Sacks' book is different from a college textbook in that it:
(a) Has a friendlier style
(b) Has a slower pace
(c) Has a more rushed style
(d) Has a more scientific style

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of individuals in the old folks home where the main character lives end up using his/her solution to his/her disorder?

2. Dr. P is a teacher of what?

3. Who is the main character in this chapter?

4. What is the main character's affliction?

5. Where does Sacks work at the time of this chapter?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 248 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample