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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 — A Better Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Bill Thomas take over as director of the Chase Memorial Nursing Home?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1986.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1998.

2. How does Gawande say Alice’s family dealt with her depression?
(a) They enrolled her in classes at the local university.
(b) They brought her a cat and house plants.
(c) They put her on depression medication.
(d) They found her a better situation.

3. What was the average number of children per family in the mid-1800s, and what was it by 1900?
(a) 6; 4.
(b) 5; 5.
(c) 9; 2.
(d) 7; 3.

4. How does Gawande characterize the change over time in blood vessels, joints and the valves of the heart?
(a) Thinning.
(b) Weakening.
(c) Softening.
(d) Stiffening.

5. What does Gawande say your chances of avoiding a nursing home depend on?
(a) How much money you have.
(b) Having sons.
(c) Having a younger spouse.
(d) How many children you have.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Keren Wilson say assisted living facilities are ultimately built for?

2. How does Gawande characterize his grandfather Sitaram Gawande’s elder years?

3. Which finger does Gawande say has 40% of the hand’s muscles?

4. How does Gawande characterize the effect of introducing animals to Chase Memorial?

5. How many people were assigned to each “pod” at the New Bridge assisted living facility?

(see the answer key)

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