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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. Typically, when is John Berry's busiest time in the pathology lab?

2. In talking to Karen's roommate, John learns that Karen had claimed what?

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

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

5. What does John want Jim Murphy to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Dr. John Berry learns that Dr. Art Lee has been arrested, he recalls talking with Art about what serious matter?

2. Summarize how John Berry describes Boston City Hospital.

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

4. Who is Mrs. McPherson, and what happens to her?

5. When John Berry spends ten minutes with Art Lee after his arrest, what does Art explain about Karen Randall?

6. According to John, autopsies are required to be performed under what circumstances?

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

8. Why do the police arrest Art Lee?

9. Explain why other doctors let Dr. Frank Conway rant and rave after one of his patients dies.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast John Berry's detective and medical sides. How does being a doctor gain him access to valuable information pertaining to his friend's case? What unspoken rules seem to exist between the doctors with whom John works regarding the sharing of information? How is it that, at least initially, John does not arouse more suspicion with his colleagues?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the pros and cons of abortion as presented by the author in this novel. Why does Dr. Arthur Lee perform abortions even though they are illegal? How and when does he justify abortion? In what cases does he refuse to perform one?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why the police are not more cooperative and helpful with the Lee family when hecklers attack their home. Why are the police dragging their feet? How does John intervene? How does he secure police protection for the family?

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