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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Taylor near the end of Chapter 6?
(a) She develops a serious infection.
(b) Her kidneys fail.
(c) She goes into cardiac arrest.
(d) She dies.

4. Where did Armando and his family come from?
(a) Madrid, Spain.
(b) Matamotos, Mexico.
(c) Southern California.
(d) San Antonio, Texas.

5. Why are the doctors reluctant to install a new line for Patrick?
(a) It would require very risky surgery.
(b) His family can't afford it.
(c) His insurance won't cover it.
(d) It may exacerbate his condition.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Javier feel about Patrick?

2. Who are Fran and Carey Poarch?

3. Who are the people at the meeting in Chapter 3?

4. Who debates the question of Patrick's surgery and medical status?

5. What does Teresa want to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Fran at the end of May?

2. How do the Poarches feel about the doctor they receive when they first arrive at Hermann?

3. How is Taylor's appearance described at the beginning of Chapter 6?

4. What is Fran's treatment when she first arrives at Hermann?

5. At the end of Chapter 7, what does the Ethics Committee decide regarding Patrick?

6. What question is the Committee facing in Chapter 1?

7. What is the situation of Armando's family?

8. What condition does Patrick have?

9. What are Sally Olsen's duties and abilities?

10. What happens to Taylor at the end of Chapter 6?

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