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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. Which doctor asks Dr. Hochberg for a consultation on a patient?
(a) Dr. Gladstone.
(b) Dr. Gibson.
(c) Dr. Gordon.
(d) Dr. Grayson.

2. Why does Dr. Hochberg tell Laura she can't see Ferguson?
(a) He's on a patient consult.
(b) He has clinic duty.
(c) He's in surgery.
(d) He's out today.

3. What do the men jokingly say that Pete prefers over romance?
(a) Sports.
(b) Science.
(c) Music.
(d) Food.

4. What does Dr. Hochberg ask Dr. Levine if he has brought in addition to the x-ray?
(a) Blood test results.
(b) A patient history.
(c) A patient profile.
(d) A sputum sample.

5. Ferguson and Laura get into an argument on the phone about whether he should __________________________.
(a) Buy a new car.
(b) Focus on his marriage or his studies.
(c) Go on a golf outing.
(d) Stay in town for the holidays.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Levine was a former student of __________________.

2. What do Mr. and Mrs. Smith tell Dr. Cunningham about their daughter?

3. Why does Dr. Hochberg call Hudson insane?

4. Who is Mr. Hudson's assistant?

5. What does Dr. Hochberg say about the young doctors?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the common bond that Ferguson and Barbara share?

2. What is the scope of the many distractions doctors face which pull them away from their work?

3. What is Hochberg's opinion of Ferguson's readiness to accept an associate's position?

4. Describe the situation where Barbara has trouble with Dr. Cunningham regarding an insulin injection.

5. How is Laura positioned in the operating room?

6. Describe the atmosphere in the play in Act 1, Scene 1.

7. What shocking thing does Barbara say before she falls unconscious?

8. Why does Hochberg arrange for Laura to observe Ferguson in surgery?

9. How does Ferguson try to appease Laura after breaking their party plans?

10. What is Hochberg's role with the other doctors and what advice does Levine give Ferguson about his experience with the man?

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