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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. How does Armando's family feel about his condition?
(a) Due to a language barrier, they are unable to fully understand it.
(b) He is much worse than they had imagined.
(c) They are unaware of his condition.
(d) They are relieved that it isn't as bad as they feared.

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

3. What part of Taylor's body is continuing to weaken in Chapter 13?
(a) Heart.
(b) Kidneys.
(c) Brain.
(d) Lungs.

4. In August, from what does Patrick increasingly suffer?
(a) Heart problems.
(b) Aches and pains.
(c) Seizures.
(d) The side effects of his antibiotics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patrick's illness do to him?

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

3. How does Patrick feel about the decision made in Chapter 7?

4. Patrick is able to absorb even fewer nutrients due to what?

5. What point does Cindy make, regarding Armando, at the end of Chapter 16?

(see the answer key)

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