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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. The deserter was released during ____________ time, but this did not mean the Kadmins were free to go.

2. Dr. Oreshchenkov is a doctor who has been jailed a number of times because he wanted to have a _______________.

3. Who decides that Oleg should not see Vera so he is told that she is not there?

4. Whose mother has found the special treatment for his cancer, and she is sending it through channels?

5. Who does not agree that justice was done in terms of the truck driver situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Oleg was assigned to the new place, exiled to live there forever by the government?

2. What is the worry of Dontsova as Pavel continues to have injections in his treatment plan?

3. What does Pavel want to do now that he thinks he has been completely cured?

4. What have Pavel and Oleg decided to do at this point of the story instead of argue with each other?

5. What does Dyomka make Oleg promise to do when he is released from the ward?

6. What does Dontsova tell Vera to do when Oleg is given permission to go home?

7. What is the opinion that Dontsova has of socialized medicine about which the other doctor realizes he cannot sway her?

8. What does Lev tell Oleg about women and how they affect men in their lives?

9. What happens because Dontsova is a doctor who is seeking medical testing and evaluation?

10. What is the current health status of Vadim at the beginning of this section when Dyomka moves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In his cancer treatment, Pavel is able to wear different things that the other patients, as well as to use a private room.

Part 1: Do you think that cancer can be treated more easily when a patient has certain creature comforts?

Part 2: How do you think the other patients felt about Pavel having the extra attention and perks?

Part 3: Why do you think Pavel felt that he needed to have better treatment than the other patients?

Essay Topic 2

The senior surgeon, Yevgenia Ustinovna, smokes constantly and even uses two fingers to raise her lips.

Part 1: Do you think that a doctor should smoke?

Part 2: Would you want to be under the care of a physician who is always smoking?

Part 3: Do you think that all doctors should be examples for their patients, in terms of healthy habits?

Essay Topic 3

Dontsova is committed to the healing of her patients, using up her energy and her time to help them before helping herself.

Part 1: Why do you think some doctors are committed to their patients and others are not?

Part 2: How do you think a patient might be able to find a helpful doctor?

Part 3: Do you think that all doctors should be as concerned about their patients as Dontsova?

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