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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which physical problem has Reynolds Price NOT encountered at the beginning of "A Whole New Life"?
(a) A torn ligament in his knee.
(b) Chronic back pain.
(c) A waning of sexual desire.
(d) Far-sightedness.

2. How does Price describe his rapport with Marcia Bennett?
(a) They were practically lovers.
(b) They spent long hours rehashing old arguments.
(c) They enjoyed each other's company.
(d) They grated on each other.

3. What did Price hear from his oncologist?
(a) That he had an excellent chance of full recovery.
(b) That his tumor was the largest on record.
(c) That his tumor had never been seen before.
(d) That he was going to die soon.

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

5. What work was Price waiting to resume while he was in radiation therapy?
(a) Writing a book of essays.
(b) Writing a novel.
(c) Writing a memoir.
(d) Reviewing books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Price feel about the work ahead of him?

2. What did Reynolds Price see Dr. Shuping for?

3. What tribute did Price make to his tumor?

4. How did the radiologist describe the chance of paralysis?

5. How many representations does Price say he made of the thing Marcia Bennett urged him to portray?

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