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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August, Chapter 12: Patrick, Chapter 13: Taylor, Chapter 14: The Committee, Chapter 15: Armando, Chapter 16: The Cost of Care.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Patrick's doctor want to give him surgery?
(a) He isn't sure that he is qualified to do it.
(b) It is risky, and will only lead to a new infection.
(c) It is expensive, and his insurance won't cover it.
(d) He's not sure it's completely necessary.

2. What happened to Armando?
(a) He fell off of a ladder.
(b) He was driving a car, and hit a tree.
(c) He was walking, and was hit by a car.
(d) He was shot.

3. What happened to Armando the night he left for Madisonville?
(a) He was shot.
(b) He had an argument with his parents.
(c) His car was stolen.
(d) He got into a bar fight.

4. Who is Lee Zacharias?
(a) Director of pediatric medicine.
(b) Financial administrator.
(c) Director of social work.
(d) The hospital's lawyer.

5. What is the main question debated by the committee in Chapter 14?
(a) Whether the quantity or quality of life matters more.
(b) Whether Taylor will be able to survive without the ventilator.
(c) Whether patients' needs should outweigh financial concerns.
(d) How doctors should weigh the risks of different treatments.

Short Answer Questions

1. In August, from what does Patrick increasingly suffer?

2. How does Patrick feel about the hospital staff?

3. What part of Taylor's body is continuing to weaken in Chapter 13?

4. What is the significance of Patrick's medical chart?

5. How does Armando's family feel about his condition?

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