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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Anesthesiology: The Technicians of Sleep.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Konner say anesthesiologists view surgeons?
(a) As dangerous.
(b) As drama queens always stealing the show.
(c) As actors in their drama.
(d) As daredevils taking all the risks.

2. When was 'Becoming a Doctor' published?
(a) 2003.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1994.
(d) 1987.

3. What was Konner's status during the anecdote that opens the book?
(a) Observer.
(b) Intern.
(c) Med student.
(d) Doctor.

4. What medical term does Konner use to describe his book?
(a) A missed heartbeat.
(b) An orchid in the attic.
(c) A compensatory pause.
(d) A radical treatment.

5. Where do first-year medical students' clinical experiences take place?
(a) By shadowing individual doctors.
(b) Large hospital groups.
(c) Small hospital groups.
(d) One-on-one tutorials.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Freddy Robertson's role in the procedures that were performed?

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

3. What is intubation?

4. How does Konner characterize the anesthesiologist?

5. Where was Melvin Konner a medical student?

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