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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ward Surgery: Crossing the Boundary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the surgeon order Konner to get rid of because it would be useless?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A stethoscope.
(c) A leather medical bag.
(d) A fountain pen.

2. What was Konner's Uncle Bobby's role in Konner's life?
(a) Inspiration.
(b) Antagonist.
(c) Nemesis.
(d) Hero.

3. What does Konner say the younger students do not have, which older students do?
(a) Fear.
(b) Intuition.
(c) Political connections.
(d) Technical expertise.

4. For what did John Williams set records?
(a) Longest time without sleep.
(b) Cases handled.
(c) Monthly earnings.
(d) Malpractice claims.

5. Where was Melvin Konner a medical student?
(a) Bay State Hospital.
(b) Galen Memorial Hospital.
(c) Beth Israel Hospital.
(d) Kings County Hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Konner characterize Freddy Robertson?

2. What is 'bagging' a patient?

3. What does Konner say Dr. Ruskin bragged about having spent the weekend doing?

4. What crude behavior does Konner describe from a resident physician?

5. What was Konner's status during the anecdote that opens the book?

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