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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Reynolds Price's condition at the beginning of the memoir?
(a) Being diagnosed with cancer.
(b) Recovering from a surgery.
(c) Healthy and successful.
(d) Going into remission.

2. How many days a week was Price getting radiation?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

3. What does Price say Daniel Voll would do 'happily' for him and his visitors?
(a) Cook.
(b) Leave them in peace.
(c) Shopping and errands.
(d) Read and edit works.

4. What is Marcia Bennett's husband's profession?
(a) Professor.
(b) Physician.
(c) Plumber.
(d) Psychiatrist.

5. What did Price's friend from Florida make sure Price had?
(a) Rest and quiet.
(b) Emotional support from friends.
(c) Nutritious food.
(d) Warm clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What work was Price waiting to resume while he was in radiation therapy?

2. What did Reynolds Price's dying friend tell him?

3. What does Price say he was taking for pain?

4. What did Price's body fail to do when his brain told him to do it?

5. How did Price's social circle change as he continued with radiation therapy?

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