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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 — Hard Conversations.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way is Lou Sanders’ decision to move in with his daughter not successful?
(a) He is depressed and lonely.
(b) His care costs more than his family can afford.
(c) He cannot make friends.
(d) His care is taxing for Shelley.

2. What percent of Americans does Gawande say died at home at the end of the second World War?
(a) 44%.
(b) More than half.
(c) 32%.
(d) 17%.

3. Which finger does Gawande say has 40% of the hand’s muscles?
(a) The middle finger.
(b) The pinky finger.
(c) The pointer finger.
(d) The thumb.

4. What does Gawande say happens in the third stage of a country’s health care development?
(a) Patients return home to die in comfort.
(b) Patients die in poor houses and nursing homes.
(c) Patients die in the hospital.
(d) Patients die at home for lack of access to health care.

5. What does Gawande say is the greatest threat elderly people face?
(a) Falling.
(b) Blindness.
(c) Choking.
(d) Heart attacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gawande characterize the onset of treatment for his father’s tumor?

2. What kind of system does Gawande compare human bodies to?

3. How does Gawande characterize the phase of cultural development we are in, with regard to care for the sick and dying?

4. What does Gawande say Wilson’s assisted living facilities protected?

5. What does Gawande say led Keren Wilson to focus on assisted living facilities?

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