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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Richard Weir?
(a) Patrick's lawyer.
(b) Patrick's social worker.
(c) Patrick's doctor.
(d) Patrick's play therapist.

2. What decision is made regarding Patrick at the end of Chapter 17?
(a) They will continue to try to find new IV feeds, instead of resorting to surgery.
(b) They will try to get him to eat normally, and see how he does.
(c) They will give him surgery, and put him on a DNR.
(d) They will withdraw his life support, and send him home.

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

4. Why do Fran and Carey dislike Sharon Crandell?
(a) Because of her cold and businesslike demeanor.
(b) Because they don't think she has the required experience.
(c) Because they disagree with her diagnosis, and treatment suggestions.
(d) They think that she is too emotionally involved to make good decisions.

5. How many more children do Fran and Carey have after Taylor and Jake?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sally claim to be able to do?

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

3. How does Javier feel about Patrick?

4. What happened to Armando the night he left for Madisonville?

5. What does Fran's obstetrician do for her at her last check-up?

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