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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 John Berry tells Arthur Lee that continuing to perform abortions is insane, Lee defends himself by saying what?

2. After Mrs. McPherson dies during heart surgery, how long does the surgeon spend trying to revive her?

3. When Arthur Lee refuses Suzanne Blake's request, she says that she will do what?

4. John offers several scenarios under which an autopsy would be performed. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons he presents?

5. Jim Murphy agrees to John's request on what condition?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Roger Whiting come up with "miscarriage" as a diagnosis for Karen's condition?

2. Why has George Bradford declined to take Art Lee's case?

3. Why does John decline to help when he is asked if he wants to assist with Karen's autopsy?

4. What does John Berry say about Dr. Conway's manner of conducting autopsies?

5. Describe the connection between Suzanne Blake and Art Lee.

6. Summarize the conversation that takes place between John and Ev outside of the Randall home.

7. Why is John surprised to see J.D. Randall performing open heart surgery?

8. Who is Alan Zenner, and why does John talk with him?

9. Summarize the encounter between John Berry and Roger Whiting, the medical intern who had given Karen penicillin without first checking for allergies.

10. While John Berry does his work in the pathology lab during the busiest part of the day, who calls him, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John's involvement in Art's case eventually lands him in the hospital. Discuss the circumstances that put John in the hospital. Could he have taken more precautions to protect himself? Was he being careless, or was he merely a victim of circumstance? What additional insights does he gain in the hospital that help him prove Art's innocence?

Essay Topic 2

Despite the fact that Peter Randall seems to be hiding something and may be implicated in Karen's death, John Berry likes him and hopes to find him innocent. Why? What bonds these two doctors? Why do they have a cordial rapport in spite of apparently working on opposing sides of Art's case?

Essay Topic 3

Almost from the start, tension exists between John and several other characters. Cite specific examples when this tension works against John and when it works in his favor in his interactions with the following characters:

1. Captain Peterson.

2. J.D. Randall.

3. Roman Jones.

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