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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. In Chapter 26, when was the clock test developed?

2. In Chapter 34, when did Susannah return to NYU Medical Center for a week of plasma-exchange treatment?

3. In Chapter 30, how long had Susannah been in the hospital?

4. In Chapter 25, what was the count of white blood cells in Susannah's spinal fluid?

5. What accent did Dr. Janjar have in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 39, what mistake did Susannah make?

2. In Chapter 37, how did Susannah spend time with her brother James?

3. What therapy was recommended for Susannah at the end of Chapter 30 and why?

4. What was the plan for Susannah's treatment program in Chapter 32?

5. In Chapter 31, why did Susannah's father yell at a young doctor?

6. In Chapter 31 when Susannah was diagnosed with NMDA, what did Dr. Russo say about recovery?

7. In Chapter 32, what treatment did Dr. Najjar decide to use for Susannah?

8. What did Susannah look like when James first saw her when he came home in Chapter 34?

9. In Chapter 22, what was found in Susannah's spinal tap and what did that indicate?

10. In Chapter 23, what doctor joined Susannah's team and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Susannah’s father was relieved when Susannah received a diagnosis for her illness. How had Susannah’s father been feeling before the diagnosis? Why was it such a relief to have the diagnosis?

Essay Topic 2

Susannah had to find herself again after her illness. What did Susannah learn about herself from her illness?

Essay Topic 3

Susannah’s relationship with her parents changed during her illness. What type of relationship did Susannah have with her parents before she got sick? How did the illness affect her relationship with each parent?

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