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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 Patrick feel about the hospital?
(a) He sees it as a second home.
(b) He despises it.
(c) He doesn't like it, but tolerates it well.
(d) He prefers it to his home.

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

3. 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.

4. Patrick is able to absorb even fewer nutrients due to what?
(a) His antibiotics.
(b) His kidney problems.
(c) His constant vomiting.
(d) His heart arrhythmia.

5. How old is Armando?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twenty-four.
(c) Twenty-seven.
(d) Seventeen.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who suggests discussing the removal of Taylor's ventilator with the ethics committee?

3. What happens to Patrick at the end of Chapter 12?

4. What do the doctors think Armando's chances of recovery are?

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

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