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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gawande’s mother want for her husband, when he was dying?
(a) She wanted him to take her with him.
(b) She wanted him to be at peace.
(c) She wanted him to stop suffering.
(d) She wanted him to stay alive as long as possible.

2. How does Gawande say he answered when his patient’s family asked if his patient was dying?
(a) He could not answer.
(b) He could not bring himself to tell the truth.
(c) He could only explain all the variables.
(d) He lied and said no.

3. How does Gawande characterize the similarity between nursing homes and prisons?
(a) They are both state-run.
(b) They both house mostly poor people.
(c) They are both total institutions.
(d) They are both punitive.

4. How does Gawande characterize Felix’ feelings when his wife dies?
(a) Distraught.
(b) Dismembered.
(c) Disoriented.
(d) Discombobulated.

5. What value did Thomas espouse in running his farm?
(a) Self-reliance.
(b) Stewardship.
(c) Sustainability.
(d) Efficiency.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gawande say the surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic recommended for his father’s tumor?

2. What does Gawande say is the problem with courage?

3. What was the alternative Lazaroff was offered beside surgery?

4. What does Gawande say tormented Ivan Ilych most?

5. How does Gawande say his father found peace and gave him and the other around him peace as well?

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