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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. How is her second week of chemo different from her first?
(a) She tries eating something when she gets home.
(b) She invites friends over.
(c) She does not become as violently ill.
(d) She goes directly to bed once she gets home, refusing to even try to eat anything.

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

3. How long has Lucy been acquainted with the idea of death?
(a) Since she was six when a family pet died.
(b) Since her parents had sat all the children down and discussed it.
(c) Since she found out she had cancer.
(d) Since her grandfather had died when she was eight.

4. Why does Lucy do this?
(a) She loves when he comes to visit.
(b) She wants to spare him this one visit.
(c) He is under a lot of stress.
(d) She wants him to know she is awake.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Lucy not accustomed to seeing her parents?

2. What television show has a recurring skit about a man who climbs a mountain to ask a guru for the meaning of life.

3. Who do not belong together for the long-term?

4. What happens to Lucy about six months later?

5. What do Lucy and this boy do around the hospital?

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