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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue and Acknowledgements.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease does Landon have?
(a) Cerebral palsy.
(b) Spinal meningitis.
(c) Spina bifida.
(d) Muscular dystrophy.

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

3. What happens when Oria tries to broach the subject of death with Patrick?
(a) He doesn't seem as concerned as she thinks he should be.
(b) He speaks in a mature, matter-of-fact manner about what he thinks will happen.
(c) He gets so upset, he is almost inconsolable.
(d) He refuses to talk about it, and she never brings it up again.

4. Who is Landon's attending surgeon?
(a) Jose Garcia.
(b) Richard Wright.
(c) Eugene Adcock.
(d) Sharon Crandell.

5. What device helps Armando to talk?
(a) A TTY machine.
(b) None; he still can't talk.
(c) A text-to-speech device.
(d) A talking trach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main focus of the Ethics Committee?

2. What disease does Patrick have?

3. How does Patrick feel about his condition?

4. Why is it difficult for Landon to leave the house?

5. How did Claire get pregnant?

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