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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. Without being asked, William Randall makes sure that John Berry knows what?

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

3. Why does John call Lewis Carr after meeting with the medical intern?

4. As John talks with people who had known Karen, what name starts to pop up?

5. According to Carr, who called the police after Karen's death?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does John take a sample of Karen's blood to Dr. Jim Murphy?

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

5. John Berry compares his puzzlement over Art Lee's case with "the Peru case." What is the Peru case to which he refers?

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

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

8. What are some of the major findings made during Karen Randall's autopsy?

9. How does being a doctor help John with his unofficial investigation of Karen's death?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In his detective work, John is able to put together the pieces of the puzzle through a combination of what people tell him and what lab results indicate. Give two examples of each, stating what secrets are unlocked in each case.

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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