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

2. What does Patrick sometimes do to his IV line?
(a) Cuts it open.
(b) Blows air into it.
(c) Pollutes it with feces and dirt.
(d) Pulls it out.

3. What happened to Armando as a result of this misfortune?
(a) He had both legs amputated.
(b) He eventually died.
(c) He was paralyzed from the chin down.
(d) His left side was paralyzed.

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

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