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

2. Why are the hospital staff concerned about Armando's care?
(a) With no prospect of recovery, they're not sure the cost of his care can be justified.
(b) They are unsure if they can provide the quality of care that he needs.
(c) They need special equipment to be able to care for him.
(d) They are not certain that their doctors are experienced enough to handle his case.

3. Who is Victoria Dimas?
(a) Armando's doctor.
(b) The head nurse.
(c) A cafeteria worker.
(d) Armando's mother.

4. Who is Dahlia?
(a) Armando's speech therapist.
(b) Armando's sister.
(c) Armando's occupational therapist.
(d) Armando's niece.

5. What point does Cindy make, regarding Armando, at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) His rude behavior toward the nurses shouldn't be tolerated.
(b) He will almost definitely live, and therefore he is a liability to the hospital.
(c) His condition is worsening fairly rapidly.
(d) If he doesn't live, it will be bad press for the hospital.