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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As John stops to watch an open-heart surgical operation, he compares it to what?
(a) A scene from an old B movie.
(b) A surrealistic ballet.
(c) A well-rehearsed Broadway play.
(d) A baseball game where the points matter.

2. When John finds a regular bottle of prescription medicine in Karen's room, what does he do?
(a) He notices that it is penicillin and is baffled.
(b) He throws the bottle away to discard evidence.
(c) He writes down the prescription number and takes a pill with him.
(d) He searches for other medications.

3. In John's commentary on Boston City Hospital, he explains that the facility __________.
(a) Had won five awards the previous year.
(b) Is in the "Neutral Zone."
(c) Had lost three doctors the previous year.
(d) Is in the "Combat Zone."

4. After Mrs. McPherson dies during heart surgery, how long does the surgeon spend trying to revive her?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Thirty-five minutes.
(c) Six hours.
(d) Seventy-two minutes.

5. Arthur Lee agrees to Suzanne Blake's request after he does what?
(a) Has a lengthy conversation with his spiritual adviser.
(b) Clears his schedule to make room for her.
(c) Spends a sleepless night debating what to do.
(d) Consults with his best friend, John Berry.

6. After Karen's autopsy, John pays a visit to Jim Murphy. Who is Jim?
(a) A biochemist conducting research on steroids in pregnant women.
(b) A lung specialist conducting research on lung capacity in pregnant women.
(c) A pathologist specializing in murder cases.
(d) A detective specializing in hospital murder cases.

7. During Suzanne Blake's first trimester of pregnancy, what does she contract?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Polio.
(c) Chicken Pox.
(d) Measles.

8. Without being asked, William Randall makes sure that John Berry knows what?
(a) That he did not perform an abortion on Karen.
(b) That he is planning to move out of Boston.
(c) That he does not get along with J.D. Randall.
(d) That he is planning to drop out of medical school.

9. William Randall tells John Berry that at dinner, the family had teased Karen a bit about what?
(a) Spending all her money and needing more.
(b) Putting on a few extra pounds.
(c) Getting a grade of C in P.E.
(d) Dating a guy she had previously dumped.

10. After John Berry gets an unexpected call in the pathology lab, what does he learn?
(a) Art Lee has been arrested.
(b) His son has quit medical school.
(c) His daughter has run away from home.
(d) Frank Conway has punched the anesthesiologist.

11. What happens when John Berry arrives at the police station and requests to see Dr. Lee?
(a) He is refused admittance.
(b) He is almost arrested.
(c) He is greeted warmly.
(d) He is told to come back later.

12. When Frank Conway enters the pathology lab and encounters John Berry, he throws a tantrum over what?
(a) Losing a patient on the operating table.
(b) Being insulted by another doctor.
(c) Having his methods questioned.
(d) Treating the wrong patient.

13. After meeting with Art in jail, John calls his wife, Judith, and asks her to do what?
(a) Start an investigation into Karen's death.
(b) Meet with Betty to get some answers.
(c) Check on Betty and keep her calm.
(d) Set up a meeting with Karen's mother.

14. When John goes to the Randall's house after talking with the radiologist and checking with the pharmacy, whom does he see?
(a) Mrs. Randall, or Ev.
(b) Peter Randall.
(c) Mr. Randall, of J.D.
(d) Walter Randall.

15. Jim Murphy agrees to John's request on what condition?
(a) That afterwards, John reveals the person's identity.
(b) That John and his wife join him for dinner.
(c) That John keeps him updated about the murder case.
(d) That afterwards, John takes him out for a beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the person conducting Karen's autopsy examines her lungs, what becomes evident?

2. Who is Alan Zenner?

3. After coming to the conclusion that Art Lee uses discernment and compassion in deciding whether or not to perform an abortion, John Berry begins doing what?

4. The person conducting Karen's autopsy determines that the source of her bleeding was what?

5. When John goes looking for Karen's chart, he learns that it is in the possession of whom?

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