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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. According to the operative reports, how did the surgery go?
(a) It went well.
(b) Colton died on the table.
(c) It did not go well.
(d) There were many complications.

2. Usually he saw it where?
(a) At church.
(b) In a hospice situation.
(c) In Children's hospitals.
(d) Private homes.

3. A CT scan showed what?
(a) Nothing.
(b) There are five new masses.
(c) There is more infection in the abdomen.
(d) He has a broken bone.

4. When the doctor came in, what did he order?
(a) A mammogram.
(b) A set of x-rays.
(c) A CAT scan.
(d) A set of CT scans.

5. In November, what did Todd discover he had?
(a) Multiple Sclerosis.
(b) Leukemia.
(c) Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
(d) Breast cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In March of 2003, the family was planning a celebratory trip to _____________, Colorado.

2. _____________ before they went to the Butterfly Pavilion, Colton had a stomachache.

3. Who is the Burpo family traveling to visit at the beginning of the book?

4. After Colton was home from the hospital, the family was able to do what?

5. The bills started coming, and they realize they owed nearly _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the flu or food poisoning seem to be likely causes for Colton's illness?

2. Why did Todd rage at God? Should he have done this? Why or why not?

3. What challenges occurred prior to the ordering of a CT scan?

4. How did Colton react after surgery? Why?

5. How was life difficult after the surgery?

6. Who was stronger in this situation, Todd or Sonja? Why?

7. What might Todd mean by the shadow of death?

8. How was the burst appendix a dire situation? Could this have been prevented? Why or why not?

9. What surprising information was learned at Arby's? Why was this surprising?

10. What complications occurred after the surgery?

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