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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. How does Dr. Sacks respond to the main character?
(a) Informs him that his hands are his own.
(b) Informs him that his leg is his own.
(c) Informs him that his face is his own.
(d) Informs him that his arm is his own.

2. Which capacity of the main character is enhanced by his/her disability?
(a) The ability to understand speaking tone
(b) The ability to comprehend simple sentences.
(c) The ability to comprehend complex words
(d) The ability to see color.

3. Who is the main character of the chapter?
(a) Jimmie G.
(b) Madeline J.
(c) Mr. P.
(d) Christina

4. What is the first man worried about?
(a) Cutting his leg.
(b) Poking his eye out.
(c) Breaking his finger.
(d) Tripping over his foot.

5. Who is the main character of this chapter?
(a) Dr. P
(b) Dr. Sacks
(c) Mr. P
(d) Jimmie G.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sacks is a:

2. What feature of humans does Sacks wonder if Jimmie lacks?

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

4. Why might the disorder mentioned in the chapter be a good thing?

5. What is his problem with body?

(see the answer key)

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