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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the members of the ethics committee feel about one another?

2. What is Teresa's profession?

3. What is Taylor's biggest health problem?

4. What do Fran and Carey begin to worry about, as the weeks go on?

5. What happens when Oria tries to broach the subject of death with Patrick?

Short Essay Questions

1. What factors must the Ethics Committee consider in deciding how to treat Patrick?

2. How does Javier feel about Patrick?

3. What condition does Patrick have?

4. Why do Fran and Carey want to take Taylor off of the ventilator?

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

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

7. What is the purpose of the Ethics Committee?

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

9. What are Jake and Taylor's conditions when they are born?

10. What is Oria Dismuke's relationship with Patrick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sometimes, as in Taylor's case, the life support that keeps a patient alive also damages their health. What do you think should be done in such a case? At what point do the risks of the treatment outweigh the benefits? How can this be decided? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The board of trustees at Hermann Hospital was embroiled in scandals, during the early days of the hospital. How did this affect the hospital's function? How did it affect patients' opinions of the hospital? If you were a patient, would you want to choose another hospital over Hermann, because of its reputation? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Armando grew up poor, knowing little English, and eventually his drunken brawls resulted in him getting shot. Did his lower-class upbringing influence the course of his life, which later resulted in his getting shot? Why or why not? Do you think that his injury still would have happened if he had a proper education and lived in a better area? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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