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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Medicine III: Healing and Hope.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Konner characterize shock therapy?
(a) Non-invasive.
(b) Violent and dehumanizing.
(c) Mild compared with surgery.
(d) Ineffectual.

2. What luxury did Konner's relationship with Dr. Haley allow him?
(a) He could rely on Dr. Haley when he was uncertain.
(b) He could make more money.
(c) He could take more time off.
(d) He could diagnose patients by himself.

3. Why did pediatrics appeal to Konner?
(a) It resembled his research on African children.
(b) Children had an easier time regaining their health after illness.
(c) It let him laugh more.
(d) It gave him more room to be aloof and scientific in his observations.

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

5. What does Konner say about Charlotte?
(a) Her case convinced him to get out of medicine.
(b) She gave him a reason to continue practicing medicine.
(c) She dominated his last six weeks in his third year.
(d) She inspired him to write about his experiences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision does Konner reaffirm during his visit with family?

2. What does Konner say made his rounds poignant when he was working with Dr. Downing?

3. What had Petey begun to do at age seventeen?

4. What kinds of cases is Katherine Ballard interested in?

5. What does Konner wonder at, during one of his deliveries?

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