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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 was the nature of the first operation in which Konner participated?
(a) Gall bladder surgery.
(b) Heart surgery.
(c) Skin surgery.
(d) Brain surgery.

2. How does Konner characterize the anesthesiologist?
(a) Irritable and judgmental.
(b) Aggressive and combative.
(c) Weak and fussy.
(d) Witty and detached.

3. When did walk-rounds begin in the Emergency Ward?
(a) 4 a.m.
(b) 6:30 a.m.
(c) Twelve noon.
(d) 8:00 p.m.

4. What kind of surgery did Konner watch Dr. Ruskin perform?
(a) Spine surgery.
(b) Cataract surgery.
(c) Implant surgery.
(d) Abdominal surgery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Konner characterize the other medical students?

2. What was Konner's Uncle Bobby's role in Konner's life?

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

4. What does a retractor do?

5. For how long has Konner wanted to study medicine?

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