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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: Separating Twins and the Rest of Their Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the author's mother consistently ask him about, no matter how tired she was?
(a) School.
(b) Church.
(c) Friends.
(d) Chores.

2. As Susan recalled her story in "Craig and Susan," who did she tell God she was like from the Bible?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Moses.
(d) Isaac.

3. Why did the author become interested in Johns Hopkins University Hospital at the age of 10?
(a) That was where he got his tonsils taken out.
(b) `Someone from the hospital visited his school.
(c) His mom suggested that he practice medicine there.
(d) Every television or newspaper medical story seemed to feature someone there.

4. What did the author find a technique for that involves placing metal rings on the back and front of the skull?
(a) Curing headaches.
(b) Finding the foramen ovale.
(c) Taking better x-rays of the brain.
(d) Removing brain tumors.

5. What did the author, in "College Choices," score on his final chemistry exam?
(a) 48.
(b) 100.
(c) 79.
(d) 97.

Short Answer Questions

1. What significant sign of recovery did Maranda show after her hemispherectomy?

2. What college group was Candy involved in that amazed the author?

3. What happened when the Hopkins team tried to put Beth's diseased hemisphere to sleep?

4. Who does the author complain, in "Another Step Forward," wouldn't talk to the "common people" like ward clerks or aides?

5. In "College Choices," why did the author only apply to one college?

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