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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September, Chapter 17: Patrick, Chapter 18: Armando, Chapter 19: The Committee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lin Weeks feel that the purpose of medical care is?
(a) To preserve life, regardless of its quality.
(b) To make people appreciate what they have more.
(c) To make a patient's loved ones feel that they are doing all they can to help.
(d) To give people healthy, happy lives.

2. Hermann was caught up in scandals until when?
(a) The 1960s.
(b) The 1950s.
(c) The 1970s.
(d) The 1980s.

3. What status is the committee considering giving to Patrick?
(a) Priority status on the list of potential organ recipients.
(b) DNR, or "Do Not Resuscitate."
(c) A recipient of pro bono charity care.
(d) High-priority care status.

4. How does Patrick feel about the decision made in Chapter 7?
(a) He throws a fit, screaming and trying to rip out his IVs.
(b) He doesn't appear to understand when they attempt to explain it.
(c) He solemnly agrees with the doctor.
(d) They don't bother him with it.

5. How much debt does Hermann have?
(a) $2 trillion.
(b) $4 million.
(c) $10 million.
(d) $6 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Teresa's profession?

2. Why does Fran want to remove Taylor's ventilator?

3. How is Ben Taub described?

4. What is the committee's ultimate decision?

5. What is the main question debated by the committee in Chapter 14?

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