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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Paul's graduation scheduled in Part 2, Section 3?

2. If Paul had an EGFR mutation, how much longer might he live?

3. How long after returning to surgery did Paul have another CT scan?

4. How many pounds had Paul lost since being diagnosed with cancer in Part 2, Section 4?

5. How did Paul feel when he saw a large tumor on his scan in Part 2, Section 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two responses did Paul ponder as he realized he was moving toward the next recurrence of his cancer or his death?

2. What was M&M?

3. How did Paul alter his physical therapy program once he decided to go back to the operating room?

4. How did Paul feel about his life when he learned he had cancer at the beginning of Part 2, Section 1?

5. How did Paul like to suture a patient's skin after surgery?

6. What was Paul's first chemotherapy session like?

7. What happened during the first operation Paul performed when he returned to the operating room in Part 2, Section 2?

8. How did Paul describe the way that Cady grew?

9. How was Paul able to be in the delivery room with Lucy?

10. What message did Paul leave for his daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paul felt that hope left him with his cancer diagnosis. How did Paul find hope after his diagnosis, and what were some events that revealed whether Paul was able to find hope after he learned that he had cancer?

Essay Topic 2

At first Paul attempted to remain the doctor and manage his own care. What made Paul realize he couldn't be the doctor but need to be the patient? How did that decision affect Paul and his outlook on his illness and the path he was taking?

Essay Topic 3

Paul decided to push himself to return to the operating room. Why did Paul push himself to return to the operating room, and how did he use ambition to get his skills and stamina back?

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