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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) His care is taxing for Shelley.
(b) His care costs more than his family can afford.
(c) He cannot make friends.
(d) He is depressed and lonely.

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

3. How many people were assigned to each “pod” at the New Bridge assisted living facility?
(a) 18.
(b) 12.
(c) 22.
(d) 16.

4. When did Bill Thomas take over as director of the Chase Memorial Nursing Home?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1986.
(d) 1998.

5. Who does Keren Wilson say assisted living facilities are ultimately built for?
(a) Investors.
(b) Administrators.
(c) Elderly people.
(d) Older people’s children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the first assisted living facility founded?

2. What event does Gawande say sparked a national revolution in elder care?

3. What does Gawande say drives youth to seek their own opportunities as opposed to caring for their elders?

4. How old was Sara Monopoli when she was diagnosed with incurable cancer?

5. How does Gawande say he answered when his patient’s family asked if his patient was dying?

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