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

2. At the hospital, Betty asks for a room with a window because ever since she was a child, she's had:
(a) An obsession with the outdoors.
(b) A fear of the dark.
(c) Panic attacks.
(d) Claustrophobia.

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

4. What is the outcome of Betty's difficult seventh pregnancy?
(a) She has a miscarriage months before the due date.
(b) Her son is born normal, but she experiences health issues.
(c) Her child is stillborn and her health goes into decline.
(d) Her son is born with mild deformities.

5. On the morning of Betty's hysterectomy, what does she experience after hearing the doctor ask, "Is she ready?"
(a) She has a panic attack.
(b) She has second thoughts.
(c) The room starts to spin wildly.
(d) Everything goes black.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Betty after her procedure, even though she has no recollection of the visit?

2. How does Betty describe her semi-private hospital room in which she recovers after surgery?

3. Early in her second marriage, Betty wants to attend church to do what?

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

5. Despite feeling blessed by her husband and their children, what does Betty say was still missing from her life?

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