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Which of the following quotes best describes the central theme of the passage?

• Life can still be good even if lived from moment to moment.

• A person can remember everything that happens in a day.

• Memory loss is the worst thing that can happen to a person.

• It's difficult to determine how the hippocampus works.

Which of the following inferences can be drawn from Clive Wearing's repetitive behavior with his wife Deborah?

• Clive forgets who Deborah is each time he sees her.

• Clive's memory resets every time he experiences a new moment.

• Clive is frustrated by his inability to remember Deborah.

• Deborah is the only person Clive remembers.

According to paragraphs 6-7, what can the reader infer about the function of the hippocampus in memory formation?

• The hippocampus is responsible for storing all memories in the brain.

• The hippocampus helps determine which memories should be stored long-term.

• The hippocampus prevents memories from being erased.

• The hippocampus is not essential for forming new memories.

What does the phrase 'time warp of memories' mean in this selection?

• Clive is constantly reliving past memories.

• Clive experiences moments from the past as if they are happening in the present.

• Clive can create new memories quickly and easily.

• Clive's memories fade over time.

What are the positive connotations for the phrase 'overwhelming love' in the passage?

• Clive's love for Deborah is obsessive.

• Clive's love is deep and persistent despite his memory loss.

• Clive's love is shallow and fleeting.

• Clive's love for Deborah is conditional on his memory.

What is the central idea of the passage about Clive Wearing’s condition?

• Memory loss is the result of traumatic experiences.

• Anterograde amnesia affects people’s ability to form new memories.

• People with amnesia lose all cognitive abilities.

• Anterograde amnesia is curable with medication.

What was the author’s main point in paragraph 9?

• The hippocampus helps sort memories during sleep.

• Sleep plays no role in memory formation.

• Dreams prevent the brain from storing memories.

• The hippocampus is not involved in sleep.

Which statement best expresses the author’s views on the emotional effects of memory loss?

• People with memory loss are doomed to a life of sadness and isolation.

• Memory loss can lead to emotional resilience and unexpected joy.

• People with memory loss cannot feel love or joy.

• Emotional connections are impossible for those with memory loss.

According to Dr. Myers, what role does sleep play in memory formation?

• Sleep is unrelated to the process of forming long-term memories.

• Sleep helps the brain categorize which memories to strengthen and which to forget.

• Sleep is detrimental to memory retention.

• Sleep allows the hippocampus to erase unnecessary memories.

What does the word "suffer" in "Clive suffers from an extreme case of anterograde amnesia" imply about Clive's condition?

• Clive is emotionally unaffected by his condition.

• Clive’s condition causes him significant difficulty and distress.

• Clive’s condition makes him stronger and more resilient.

• Clive’s condition has no impact on his quality of life.