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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 is the main character's affliction?
(a) Congential Blindness and Cerebral Palsy
(b) Only Congenital Blindness
(c) Only Cerebral Palsy
(d) Neither Congenital Blindness nor Cerebral Palsy

2. To what extent is Jimmie G's intelligence impaired?
(a) Not at all
(b) Severly
(c) Slightly
(d) Moderately

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the main character sitting when the nurses find him?

3. The main character cannot perceive:

4. Why is the main character confused?

5. What was the main character's old line of work that helped in compensating for the main character's disorder?

(see the answer key)

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