Kim Peek was described as a savant mainly because he was able to
A) remember all of the details of every book he had ever read.
B) play any song he had ever heard on the piano.
C) remember an entire visual scene and reproduce it on canvas.
D) provide the day of the week for any date in history.

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Kim Peek was known for having an exceptional memory and could remember vast amounts of detail from books he had read, which is a common trait among savants. Although he had other abilities such as being able to provide the day of the week for any date in history, his exceptional memory is what he is most remembered for and fits the characteristic of a savant.

Kim Peek Was Described as a Savant Mainly Because He