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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter Five, Hands.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most neuroscientists thought that most neurological disorders were caused by damage to what part of the brain?
(a) Frontal lobe
(b) The right hemisphere
(c) The Left hemisphere
(d) Parietal lobe

2. Which sort of memory does Jimmie G. lack?
(a) Semantic Memory
(b) Short-term Memory
(c) Tactile Memory
(d) Long-term Memory

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

4. How does Dr. Sacks respond to the main character?
(a) Informs him that his hands are his own.
(b) Informs him that his face is his own.
(c) Informs him that his leg is his own.
(d) Informs him that his arm is his own.

5. How does the main character regain control of his/her body?
(a) A wheelchair
(b) Her eyes
(c) Her ears
(d) Help from family

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the main character feel about his/her body?

2. Sacks says taht for a long time which part of the brain was thought to be less complex?

3. Sacks is a:

4. Dr. P is a teacher of what?

5. How does the 'what science leaves out' theme play out in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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