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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Excesses: Introduction and Chapter Ten, Witty Ticcy Ray.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The main character's symptoms are:
(a) A strong left-side tilt
(b) Inability to grasp the meanings of words
(c) Violent tics that occur every few seconds
(d) Lost memory

2. Why is the main character confused?
(a) He can't figure out how to remove his face.
(b) He can't figure out how to detach his arm from his body.
(c) He can't figure out how to detach his leg from his body.
(d) He can't figure out how to remove his hands.

3. The main character has a high level of intelligence, allowing him/her to accomplish what despite his/her disability?
(a) Get a PhD
(b) Go to College and Get Married
(c) Go to College
(d) Get Married

4. How many cases are covered in this chapter?
(a) Three
(b) Five
(c) Four
(d) Two

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The main character does not like his treatment. How does he/she cope?

2. Who is the main character of this chapter?

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

4. How does the main character compensate for his/her disorder?

5. What year does Sacks think Jimmie G's memory should have stopped?

(see the answer key)

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