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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long was Reynolds Price in surgery?
(a) 10 hours.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

3. What was Price given for the next few days after surgery?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Aspirin.
(c) Oxycontin.
(d) Morphine.

4. What was the cause of Price's problems?
(a) A malformation of the bone.
(b) A cyst.
(c) A lack of iron.
(d) A buildup of plaque.

5. What activity does Price say he tried out, only to find that it wasn't for him?
(a) Jogging.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Hockey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had the surgeon discovered?

2. What was the good news for Price?

3. What was Price able to move when he emerged from surgery?

4. What is Reynolds Price's job at the beginning of the memoir?

5. When did Reynolds Price begin to notice changes in his body?

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