Family
Hospital Staff
Susannah
100

Who visited Susannah the most during her hospital stay?

Her mother

100

What test does Dr. Najjar do with Susannah to determine her right-hemisphere encephalitis?

The clock test ⏰

100

What device was used to measure Susannah's brain activity?

An EEG!

200

What illness was stated as the 'greatest fear' for the Cahalan family?

Cancer

200

What kind of scientist was Dr. Najjar?

A neurologist 🧠

200

What is the name of the condition Susannah exhibits wherein she appears frozen or unresponsive?

Catatonia

300

What was the light-hearted nickname Katie (Susannah's friend) used to refer to the pink bag that carried her EEG wires?

Her "Dora the Explorer backpack" 🎒

300

In the beginning of Chapter 19, Susannah recounts multiple escape attempts and dislocating her wires. What does her nurse threaten her with if she keeps up this behavior?

Being sent to the psychiatric ward

300

What is the name of Susannah's brother?

James