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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the branch of psychiatric medicine that complements Freud's psychoanalysis?
(a) Isolation.
(b) Surgical treatment.
(c) Shock treatment.
(d) Drug treatment.

2. How does Konner characterize surgeons?
(a) Men who thrive on problem solving.
(b) Men who wanted to help people.
(c) Men who enjoyed making snap decisions.
(d) Men who thrive on stress.

3. How does Konner characterize surgeons' personalities?
(a) Abrasive.
(b) Patient.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Timid.

4. Who does Konner say benefits from drugs for childhood hyperactivity?
(a) Children.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Drug companies.
(d) Doctors.

5. What had happened to the woman who was rolled into the ER?
(a) Car accident.
(b) Drug overdose.
(c) Stabbing.
(d) Pregnancy complications.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Melvin Konner a medical student?

2. What kind of treatment was Katherine Ballard most interested in administering?

3. What did Konner think was unrealistic about the doctor he saw on TV?

4. What does Konner say is typical of brain disease?

5. Why did pediatrics appeal to Konner?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe Konner's tone and language in the opening anecdote?

2. What was Konner's experience working with Dr. Haley in pediatric outpatient services?

3. Describe Konner's first 'Saturday Night Knife and Gun Club'.

4. How does Konner contrast American medical diagnoses to African children's lives?

5. What was Edwards' condition after surgery?

6. How does Konner characterize his medical student colleagues?

7. How does Konner say med school affected him personally?

8. What lesson does Konner say he learned from John Williams?

9. How does Konner say that he dealt with Bigelow, the street person?

10. What effect does Konner's opening anecdote have as a first taste of the book?

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