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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14: A Girl Named Maranda.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the author believe would happen if he did not give an injured patient a lobectomy?
(a) He would lose his job.
(b) The patient would die.
(c) The patient would experience brain damage.
(d) He would disappoint his mentor.

2. What influential adult in "ROTC Triumph" told the author to "always put first things first"?
(a) Mr. McCotter.
(b) Mrs. Miller.
(c) Mr. Doakes.
(d) Sgt. Bandy.

3. How did the author and his brother often travel to Wilson Junior High?
(a) They rode bikes.
(b) They roller skated.
(c) They hitchhiked.
(d) They hopped trains.

4. What does the author say was an embarrassing and painful experience at Hunter Junior High?
(a) Learning about General Custer.
(b) Capping.
(c) Gym class.
(d) Eating lunch.

5. What did the Yale admissions office pay for the author and Candy to do before Thanksgiving 1972?
(a) Register in a marathon.
(b) Start a religious club on campus.
(c) Recruit in Detroit area high schools.
(d) Buy a house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the author's family move, after his mother decided to rent their house?

2. In "A Terrible Temper," what does the author say had become a daily habit?

3. What frightened the author at the start of "Eight Years Old" that he says are bigger than cats?

4. Why does the author say he experiences less of a negative response from patients nowadays?

5. How did Alma Whittley help the author?

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