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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Reynolds Price's dying friend tell him?
(a) That he was undergoing a transformation that may or may not involve dying.
(b) That he was definitely dying.
(c) What dying is like.
(d) That he would not die.

2. What is Dr. Simonton's field?
(a) Nutrition.
(b) Spinal surgery.
(c) Radiation therapy.
(d) Self-healing.

3. What does Price say was difficult about entering radiation therapy?
(a) The long trips back and forth to the hospital every day.
(b) Worrying about how he was going to pay for it.
(c) Seeing the other patients.
(d) Wondering how long he might live for.

4. What did Price's body fail to do when his brain told him to do it?
(a) Focus on a book.
(b) Stand up.
(c) Write a letter.
(d) Run.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity does Price say he tried out, only to find that it wasn't for him?

2. When does "A Whole New Life begin"?

3. What was Price's condition when he returned home?

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

5. What does the first doctor examine, when Price finally goes in?

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