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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Price describe radiation therapy?
(a) A kind of death.
(b) Hardly anything.
(c) Torture.
(d) Not horrible.

3. What was Price told during his dream?
(a) That he was being spared for a higher purpose.
(b) That he would have to change his ways.
(c) That his sins were forgiven.
(d) That he was not going to be allowed to die until his work was complete.

4. What was Price able to move when he emerged from surgery?
(a) His fingers.
(b) His toes.
(c) His ankles.
(d) His legs.

5. What was the good news for Price?
(a) His cancer was removed.
(b) He would be up and around quickly.
(c) His cancer would not spread.
(d) He would not be in much pain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Price spend his time on returning home?

3. What is Dr. Simonton's field?

4. Which condition is NOT emblematic of Cushing's disease?

5. How many days a week was Price getting radiation?

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