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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapter Sixteen, Incontinent Nostalgia.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Are patients with the main character's disorder aware of their problem?
(a) It's not clear
(b) No
(c) Sometimes
(d) Yes

3. How many children does the main character have?
(a) One
(b) Four
(c) Three
(d) Two

4. After Dr. Sacks and Mr. P part ways, how much longer does Mr. P teach music?
(a) 1 year
(b) 10 years
(c) 5 years
(d) The rest of his life

5. The second main character in the chapter hears what over and over again?
(a) A discussion with her father about her mother's death
(b) Some old rock tunes from her youth
(c) Three hymns that she knows
(d) Some conversations she remembers from her childhood

Short Answer Questions

1. The character's condition is caused by polyneuritis, which is:

2. What does the disorder consist in?

3. What does Sacks compare his tales to?

4. The first main character discussed in detail exhibits what symptom?

5. What is Dr. Sacks' treatment of the main character?

(see the answer key)

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