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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. Which faculty of mind does Sacks argue is left out of psychology and neuroscience?
(a) Emotion
(b) Soul
(c) Judgment
(d) Spirit

2. How does the 'what science leaves out' theme play out in this chapter?
(a) Science ignores the ethical issues at stake.
(b) Science leaves out the personal experience of the patient.
(c) Science leaves out an account of higher cognitive faculties.
(d) Science pays no attention to the state of the soul in these matters.

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

4. Who is the neuroscientist Sacks receives advice from in Chapter 1?
(a) Luria
(b) Pinker
(c) Petersen
(d) Edelman

5. What is the consequence scientists pay when they ignore the a patient's high cognitive function?
(a) They can do nothing to help their patients.
(b) They are unable to empathize with their patients.
(c) They cannot diagnose their patients properly.
(d) They are out of touch with reality.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sacks call his chapters?

3. Where does Sacks work at the time of this chapter?

4. How does the main character's emotions change when he wakes up from his nap?

5. What does Mr. P do to keep himself oriented?

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