"The Neglected Senses" Critical Thinking Exam

What is the primary purpose of Rosemary Mahony's memoir "The Neglected Senses"?

• To explore the relationship between sight and other senses

• To document her personal journey through blindness

• To criticize society's treatment of the blind

• To explain medical advancements in vision care

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How does Mahony structure her narrative throughout the memoir?

•  Through chronological events only

• Through a series of sensory experiences

• Through flashbacks and memories

• Through interviews with other blind individuals

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What perspective does Mahony take when discussing blindness?

• Clinical and detached

• Philosophical and reflective

• Angry and bitter

• Humorous and lighthearted

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How does Mahony primarily develop her ideas about sensory perception?

• Through scientific research

• Through personal anecdotes

• Through expert interviews

• Through cultural analysis

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 How does Mahony's tone evolve throughout the memoir?

• From optimistic to pessimistic

• From analytical to emotional

• From curious to understanding

• From fearful to accepting

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How does Mahony present the concept of disability in her memoir?

• As a medical condition to overcome

• As a different way of experiencing life

• As a social construct
  

• As a temporary challenge

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 How does Mahony present the concept of disability in her memoir?

•  As a medical condition to overcome

• As a different way of experiencing life

•  As a social construct

• As a temporary challenge

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What is the significance of the memoir's title?

•  It suggests a hierarchy of senses

• It refers to overlooked human capabilities

• It criticizes medical treatments

• It emphasizes visual impairment

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How does Mahony address societal misconceptions about blindness?

• Through statistical evidence

• Through personal experiences

• Through expert testimony

• Through historical examples

What perspective does Mahony take on independence?

• It's essential for personal growth

• It's overrated in modern society

• It's different for everyone

• It's challenging but achievable

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