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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4, The Tao of Laugh-In and Fear Itself.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Lucy and her mother do for the next two years?
(a) Enroll her in a program for children dealing with cancer.
(b) Drive into New York City every day for radiation and chemotherapy treatments.
(c) Enjoy each other's company.
(d) Help her catch up in her school work.

2. Why does Dr. Canton suggest emergency surgery?
(a) He believes Lucy has cancer.
(b) He believes Lucy has a cyst.
(c) He believes Lucy has a broken jaw.
(d) He believes Lucy has an infection.

3. What happens during the ride home?
(a) Lucy and her mother ride in silence.
(b) Lucy feels much better.
(c) Lucy often throws up in the mixing bowl kept on the floor of the car for that purpose.
(d) Lucy sleeps.

4. What does Lucy ask to do before she is fed liquid food down her feeding tube?
(a) Taste it.
(b) Smell it.
(c) Brush her teeth.
(d) Touch it.

5. Why does Lucy like this nurse?
(a) She is quick and efficient.
(b) She does not lie about the pain Lucy will feel but always tries to be humorous.
(c) She is very kind and gentle.
(d) She tells Lucy she will feel no pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lucy's test go?

2. How does Lucy's mother soothe her?

3. Who is Lucy's twin?

4. From where does Lucy's family move?

5. Why might Lucy like working with horses?

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