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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Director of the hospital asks Bird if he would like to see ___________________.
(a) the goods.
(b) the surgical suite.
(c) the blood bank.
(d) the maternity ward.

2. What is Bird's mother-in-law doing when he arrives at the hospital?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Hiding her face.
(c) Talking on the phone.
(d) Crying.

3. What is the baby's prognosis?
(a) He will never be normal.
(b) He is brain dead.
(c) He will grow out of the condition.
(d) He will die within a week.

4. Bird compares the baby's situation to ______________________.
(a) an angel.
(b) a wounded war hero.
(c) a saint.
(d) a miner.

5. References are made about ________________ giving birth.
(a) Bird's wife.
(b) Bird's mother.
(c) Bird's sister.
(d) Bird's grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. The doctor would like to be present for the baby's __________________.

2. How does Bird feel about responsibility for his child?

3. What is Bird dreaming of in Chapter 2?

4. What does Bird identify himself as when he arrives at the hospital?

5. Who/what is foreshadowed in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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