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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: Separating Twins and the Rest of Their Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was the author's mother when she married his father?
(a) 23.
(b) 13.
(c) 28.
(d) 30.

2. Why did the author nearly kill his friend, Bob, with a knife?
(a) The friend insulted his mother.
(b) They were arguing over radio stations.
(c) The friend made fun of his clothes.
(d) The friend copied his homework without his permission.

3. From what age did Maranda Francisco start having grand mal seizures?
(a) Seven days old.
(b) Eight years old.
(c) Eighteen months old.
(d) Four years old.

4. What did the author believe would happen if he did not give an injured patient a lobectomy?
(a) The patient would die.
(b) He would lose his job.
(c) The patient would experience brain damage.
(d) He would disappoint his mentor.

5. What does the author say he has in his heart, regardless of the conditions around him?
(a) Peace.
(b) Sunshine.
(c) Anger.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the author expect Maranda's surgery to be, in "A Girl Named Maranda"?

2. Where did the author's family move, after his mother decided to rent their house?

3. What does the author say was the most harrowing moment of the surgery for Patrick and Benjamin, in "Separating the Twins"?

4. In "A Terrible Temper," what does the author say had become a daily habit?

5. Why did the author quit his job at Young and Rubicum Advertising?

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