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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 does Mary try to procure for Armando?
(a) A better bed.
(b) Better food.
(c) A walker.
(d) A better wheelchair.

2. How does Sharon react to discussing Taylor's treatment?
(a) She is resistant to discussing it.
(b) She refuses to discuss it.
(c) She gets emotional, and has difficulty answering the Poarchs' questions.
(d) She is warm and caring when answering the Poarchs' questions.

3. What is wrong with Taylor and Jake?
(a) They have a genetic disorder.
(b) They are conjoined.
(c) They have a congenital birth defect.
(d) Their lungs are underdeveloped.

4. What happened to the board of trustees who were supposed to oversee the building of the hospital?
(a) Several quit, and the board fell apart.
(b) They were unable to work with one another.
(c) They were constantly embroiled in controversy.
(d) They were unable to come to a consensus about any important issues.

5. What is the biggest risk involving Patrick's IV line?
(a) It can get infected.
(b) It can interfere with his breathing.
(c) It needs to be closely monitored.
(d) It is very expensive to maintain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Javier's department chairman?

2. How much do Jake and Taylor weigh?

3. How do Fran and Carey feel about their hospital doctor?

4. How many years after the founder's death did it take for the hospital to start being built?

5. What is Taylor's appearance like in Chapter 13?

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