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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Second Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After watching television and falling asleep during the evening following her surgery, how does Betty feel when she wakes up?
(a) Depressed and confused.
(b) Giddy and talkative.
(c) Feverish, clammy, and delirious.
(d) Light-headed, chilled, and weak.

2. Why does Betty need to have a partial hysterectomy?
(a) Her insurance won't cover a full hysterectomy.
(b) Doctors need to remove a large tumor.
(c) Seven pregnancies have taken a toll on her body.
(d) She needs to avoid future pregnancies.

3. At the opening of the book, Betty Edie is in the hospital for:
(a) A nervous breakdown.
(b) Psychiatric care.
(c) Flu complications.
(d) A surgical procedure.

4. Following her hysterectomy procedure, how does Betty feel at nine o'clock when a nurse brings her evening medication?
(a) Uncomfortably hot and feverish.
(b) Ready to go home.
(c) Confused and disoriented.
(d) Fine except for a little pain from the surgery.

5. When Betty experiences severe cramping, bleeding, and other complications during her seventh pregnancy, what do doctors advise?
(a) Deliver the baby early.
(b) Start hormonal therapy.
(c) Go on round-the-clock bed rest.
(d) Have an abortion.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the morning of Betty's hysterectomy, what does she experience after hearing the doctor ask, "Is she ready?"

2. After attending different churches and moving back in with her father, Betty has a frightening experience where she mistakes a carnival search light for what?

3. On Betty's first day at Brainard Indian Training School, what sign did she read that left a lasting impression on her?

4. What is the outcome of Betty's partial hysterectomy procedure?

5. On the evening following her surgery, who does Betty call when she's feeling out of sorts?

(see the answer key)

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