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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. How long had Konner spent in Obstetrics?
(a) Two months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

2. What was Dr. Brass' reaction when Konner talked to her about her management style?
(a) She apologized.
(b) She saw his point of view.
(c) She kept him awake.
(d) She berated him.

3. What condition does Konner's Uncle Dave suffer?
(a) Multiple sclerosis.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Epilepsy.

4. Where does Konner work on his non-surgical afternoons?
(a) The emergency room.
(b) The outpatient gynecological lab.
(c) The library.
(d) The family planning clinic.

5. What was Konner nominated for?
(a) A National Book Award.
(b) A military appointment.
(c) A prestigious medical honor.
(d) A Pulitzer Prize.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was patient Laura a candidate for?

2. Why was patient Geraldine's DNR order ignored?

3. What were surgeons going to correct in patient Laura's laparotomy?

4. How does Konner say Dr. Greenspan was embroiled in a controversy?

5. Who does Konner say had a right not to be touched by medical students?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Konner say made his rounds poignant under Dr. Downing?

2. What was unique about Konner's first week in obstetrics?

3. What roles does Konner describe having written 'Becoming a Doctor' from?

4. What was Konner's experience with Big Red?

5. How does Konner characterize pathology and its place in the spectrum of medical services?

6. How does Konner describe his reasons for not practicing?

7. What African ritual does Konner describe relative to birth?

8. What happened when Konner confronted Dr. Brass?

9. How did Konner disagree with Charlotte's doctor's treatment plan?

10. How did Konner and Dr. Corwin treat the patient with Pickwickian syndrome?

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