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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of approach did Dr. Harrison rule out for Charlotte?

2. What comment about Charlotte was red-penciled off her chart?

3. What is Pickwickian syndrome?

4. How does Konner say Dr. Brass reacted to his work?

5. What does Konner say he believes about obstetrics?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Konner characterize Dr. Sally Brass?

2. How did Konner spend non-surgical afternoons in gynecology?

3. Describe Konner's conversation with the friend who wanted to apply to med school.

4. What made John Brandt one of Konner's heroes?

5. What does Konner say Dr. Suskauer recommended for delivering babies?

6. What does the mnemonic "Every Damn Fool In Egypt Eats Eggs" stand for?

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

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

9. What controversy surrounded patient Geraldine's death?

10. How did Konner violate the rules of obstetrics under Chief Resident Caggiola?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate your own reading of 'Becoming a Doctor.' Did you resist it, or were you compelled by the story? What does your reading tell you about yourself and your interests? Use specific examples from the book to describe yourself as a reader.

Essay Topic 2

Write a character sketch of the author based on his style and content. What values does he hold dear? What are his hopes and fears? What kind of person do you think he is? Anchor your sketch in passages in the book.

Essay Topic 3

How would you characterize Konner's critique of the medical world? Is it too anecdotal? Is it objective? Is it credible? What solutions does he offer to the problems he describes?

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