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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten, A Very Large Slice of Pi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Daniel developed a love for a certain type of story as a child. These were:
(a) Mysteries.
(b) Horror stories.
(c) Love stories.
(d) Fairy tales.

2. What conversational tactic has Daniel used over the years that does not work well within his relationship with Neil?
(a) Responding to every question with an overly long answer.
(b) Pretending to understand something when he does not.
(c) Constantly asking questions.
(d) Smiling even during an argument.

3. How do Neil and Daniel try to encourage their cat, Jay, to learn social skills and become more approachable?
(a) They get a puppy.
(b) They send Jay to a pet camp.
(c) They hire a trainer.
(d) They buy a kitten.

4. What is the Feynman point in pi?
(a) Where the digit 9 repeats itself eleven times, with other numbers in between.
(b) The decimal places of 999999.
(c) It is the last string of digits in pi.
(d) It is pi to 707 decimal points.

5. When Daniel's father returned home after a long hospitalization, how did the family celebrate?
(a) They went out for dinner.
(b) They had a house party.
(c) They all gave him welcome home gifts.
(d) They did not have a celebration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sensory feeling disturbed Daniel?

2. At the age of two, where did Daniel begin to go on a daily basis?

3. What language is Daniel learning when the book is being written?

4. Some scientists believe that metaphors may be the result of:

5. What is Daniel's rare condition known as?

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