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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the main character's primary affliction?
2. William Penfield calls the disorder discussed in the chapter by what technical name?
3. Who is the main character in this chapter?
4. How do the twins score on IQ tests?
5. When does the main character live?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A great deal of neurological research has been done on how aphasia affects the language centers of the brain. Complete a five page research paper where you summarize this research.
Essay Topic 2
Outline what you believe to be one main theme of Sacks' book. For instance, how does he treat his patients? You must use three examples from the book to illustrate your point. The paper must be five pages, double-spaced.
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter Two, Sacks wonders whether Jimmie G. has a soul because he has no ability to lay down new memories. Is Sacks right to worry? What is it to have a soul and how it is connected to our memories? If we lose the ability to lay down our memories, do we lose our souls?
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