2. How does Armando's family feel about his condition?
(a) They are unaware of his condition.
(b) Due to a language barrier, they are unable to fully understand it.
(c) They are relieved that it isn't as bad as they feared.
(d) He is much worse than they had imagined.

3. Why does Patrick do things to his IV line?
(a) He wants to be normal.
(b) Because he wants to die.
(c) He doesn't like needles.
(d) So he can return to Hermann.

4. What is the problem with Taylor being on a ventilator?
(a) It interferes with other treatments.
(b) Her parents' insurance won't cover it.
(c) It scars her lung tissue.
(d) It requires her to be dependent on medication.

5. What does the hospital do for Fran?
(a) They make her do Kegel exercises.
(b) They sew her cervix closed.
(c) They prop her up, head below her feet.
(d) They give her more drugs.

6. How much time has Patrick spent in the hospital?
(a) He has spent a total of about one year in the hospital.
(b) He has spent a total of about five years in the hospital.
(c) He has spent more time in the hospital than out of it.
(d) He has spent very little time in the hospital; most of his care is outpatient.

7. What is Teresa's profession?
(a) Pilot.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Oncologist.
(d) Pediatrician.

8. How is Oria Dismuke described?
(a) A good mother, who does everything she can for her son.
(b) Oblivious of her son's suffering, caring only about herself.
(c) Exhausted by her work, and depressed about her son.
(d) Compassionate, but not very intelligent.

9. Who debates the question of Patrick's surgery and medical status?
(a) His doctor and nurses.
(b) His doctor and parents.
(c) The ethics committee.
(d) Specialists from other hospitals.

10. What hospital is Fran rushed to, a few days after her check-up?
(a) Hermann.
(b) San Jacinto.
(c) Methodist Hospital.
(d) Ben Taub.

11. What happened to Armando?
(a) He fell off of a ladder.
(b) He was driving a car, and hit a tree.
(c) He was walking, and was hit by a car.
(d) He was shot.

12. Which patient is the subject of the June chapter, Chapter 2?
(a) Fran.
(b) Jake.
(c) Patrick.
(d) Taylor.

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

14. What happens to Taylor?
(a) She goes home with Fran and Carey.
(b) She gets pneumonia.
(c) She lives, but must remain on the ventilator in the hospital.
(d) She dies.

15. Why are the hospital staff concerned about Armando's care?
(a) They are not certain that their doctors are experienced enough to handle his case.
(b) With no prospect of recovery, they're not sure the cost of his care can be justified.
(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.