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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the symbolism of Laura's touch on Ferguson's arm making him unsterile in the operating room?
(a) She is a desperate woman.
(b) She need to get his attention desperately.
(c) Everything she represents is unhealthy for him.
(d) She is a clingy woman.

2. Who has shown interest in investing in the hospital?
(a) Dr. Ferguson.
(b) Mrs. Levine.
(c) Dr. Hochberg.
(d) Mr. Hudson.

3. Ferguson tells Laura that ____________ is all McCabe lives for.
(a) Golf.
(b) Music.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Fine dining.

4. What does Barbara tell Ferguson before she falls unconscious?
(a) She is frightened.
(b) She is glad he is doing the surgery.
(c) She doesn't know where she is.
(d) She loved him.

5. What does Pete tell Laura about the lives of doctors?
(a) They live longer because they have access to meds and procedures.
(b) They are in it only for the money.
(c) They have the most exciting profession available.
(d) Most of them die young.

6. Why is Ferguson not at the hospital today?
(a) He is out sick.
(b) He is attending his wedding rehearsal.
(c) He is studying in Vienna.
(d) He is vacationing in Montana.

7. What does Hochberg tell Mary to do?
(a) Assist him in surgery.
(b) Cancel his dinner reservation.
(c) Notify Barbara's family and friends of her condition.
(d) Make arrangements for the operating room.

8. Why does Hochberg think Ferguson should not go into private practice right away?
(a) He doesn't have very good people skills.
(b) Office space is too expensive.
(c) It will limit his potential to be a good surgeon.
(d) Malpractice insurance is too costly.

9. What does Laura do when Ferguson admits to having an affair with Barbara?
(a) Faints.
(b) Cries and runs out of the room.
(c) Slaps him.
(d) Screams at him.

10. What does Hochberg instruct Ferguson to do?
(a) Make arrangements for the operating room.
(b) Attend a medical conference.
(c) Get some rest.
(d) Call Barbara's family.

11. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Emergency Room.
(b) The country club bar.
(c) Hilton Head golf course.
(d) The hospital library.

12. What is the hospital advisory committee discussing in the boardroom?
(a) Ferguson's promotion.
(b) The hospital's financial situation.
(c) The hospital expansion plans.
(d) Levine's termination.

13. Where does Hochberg order Laura to stay?
(a) In the observation booth.
(b) In the waiting room.
(c) In the corner.
(d) In the hallway.

14. How much time has passed since the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three years.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Three days.

15. What happens when Laura touches Ferguson's arm?
(a) His sterile garments are now unsterile.
(b) He jerks away from her.
(c) He tells her to get out.
(d) He slaps her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the board members react to Hochberg's timetable for Ferguson?

2. Where does Hochberg tell a nurse to have Laura sit?

3. What does Laura say about the surgical gown she wears?

4. What does Mary caution Ferguson about regarding going into Barbara's room?

5. What decision of Ferguson's does Hochberg question?

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