The High-School Student Who Stayed Awake for Several Days

question 15

Multiple Choice

The high-school student who stayed awake for several days

• A) was near death by the time he slept.
• B) slept for many days when he finally went to sleep.
• C) never fully recover until he had several nights of normal sleep.
• D) slept longer than usual when he did go to sleep, but was refreshed upon awakening.

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