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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the main characters in this chapter?

2. Who is the main character of this chapter?

3. What is the cause of their ability?

4. The second main character in the chapter hears what over and over again?

5. What was an activity of the main character's?

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

Write a paper concerning how unusual mental conditions can lead to works of creativity. Mr. MacGregor's tilt led him to help Dr. Sacks create a pair of glasses with a pendulum that could help him and those like him navigate their world. Jose is able to paint beautiful art. Select a case from outside of the book. Using a famous person is fine. Make sure to illustrate the connection between a mental disorder and a creative accomplishment.

Essay Topic 3

Does Korsakov's disease destroy William's personality? Does he have a real personality at all? In what sense? Do you think there is a real William inside that the Korsakov's prevents from manifesting? Or do you think that the disease has destroyed him, personality and all?

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