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

2. What part of the main character's body does he have a problem with?
(a) His arm
(b) His hands
(c) His leg
(d) His face

3. What aspect of his patients is Sacks concerned to communicate to his reader?
(a) Their diagnosis
(b) Their treatment
(c) Their neurological defect
(d) Their representation of self

4. What does Sacks compare his tales to?
(a) Lawrence of Arabia
(b) Arabian Nights
(c) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
(d) The Bible

5. What does Mr. P do to keep himself oriented?
(a) Memorizes routines
(b) Asks for help
(c) Follows his wife's instructions
(d) Sings to himself

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of the main character's body does he/she refer to as "lumps of dough?"

2. Who is the main character of this chapter?

3. There is a disorder where patients suddenly lose part of their memory back to a certain date or time period. What is it called?

4. How many children does the main character have?

5. What is his problem with body?

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