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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: Three Special Children.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the chief of surgery at Provident Hospital suggest the author did not want to stay at Johns Hopkins?
(a) He said the institution was steeped in racism.
(b) He said the patients were prejudiced.
(c) He said there was too much drama.
(d) He said the salary was too poor.

2. Denise's surgery, in "Little Beth," confirmed for the author that when people know their _____ and they know their job, it doesn't matter who _____ them.
(a) Enemies/Attacks.
(b) Profession/Hires.
(c) Capabilities/Opposes.
(d) Weaknesses/Supports.

3. In "College Choices," what was the class that the author fell behind in the most?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Algebra.
(c) English.
(d) History.

4. What does the author say he has in his heart, regardless of the conditions around him?
(a) Sunshine.
(b) Peace.
(c) Anger.
(d) Love.

5. What was the author offered, after he had dinner with Congressional Medal winners?
(a) A limo ride with General Westmoreland.
(b) A book about Vietnam.
(c) A trip to the White House.
(d) A scholarship to West Point.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Maranda say, in "A Girl Named Maranda," that she wanted after her hemispherectomy?

2. What happened when the Hopkins team tried to put Beth's diseased hemisphere to sleep?

3. What grade did the author receive in math that gave him hope?

4. What did the CT scan show after Beth's surgery in "Little Beth"?

5. What did the author, in "College Choices," score on his final chemistry exam?

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