Quiz: "The Most Forgetful Man in the World" by Joshua Foer

What is the primary subject of “The Most Forgetful Man in the World”?

• The techniques of competitive memory champions

• A man suffering from profound memory loss

• The neuroscience of sleep and memory

• The benefits of meditation for memory

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Which rhetorical strategy does Foer use to open the article?

• Statistics

• Personal anecdote

• A vivid description

• A question

What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this text?

• To entertain with humorous stories about memory

• To explain the science of memory through a case study

• To persuade readers to use memory palaces

• To argue for better mental health care

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The man described in the essay is often referred to as having what kind of memory condition?

• Retrograde amnesia

• Anterograde amnesia

• Total memory loss

• Long-term memory decay

What unusual behavior does the subject of the story frequently exhibit?

• He writes down everything he sees

• He believes every day is the same

• He continuously introduces himself to people

• He recites poems to remember people

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Which of the following best describes the central idea of the text?

• Memory loss can be cured with proper treatment

• Memory shapes identity, and losing it challenges the self

• Memory loss is a minor inconvenience

• Technology can help us overcome memory issues

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What tone does Foer use throughout the essay?

• Mocking and sarcastic

• Reverent and scientific

• Curious and reflective

• Angry and accusatory

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Which of the following quotes best supports the central idea?

• He could remember facts from his childhood with clarity.

• Each time he met someone, it was as if for the first time.

• He had written thousands of notes to himself.

• Memory palaces were once common among scholars.

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What does the author imply about the role of memory in identity?

• Memory is insignificant to selfhood

• Memory is primarily used for learning facts

• Memory is central to who we are

• Identity is mostly formed by society

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Why does Foer include scientific commentary in the article?

• To impress readers with his knowledge

• To confuse readers with jargon

• To provide context and support for the story

• To argue that science is superior to narrative

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