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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cunningham tells Barbara ______________________.

2. Which of the following do the doctors and interns not do in this room?

3. What does Dr. Hochberg think might spoil Dr. Gordon's wife's plans for tonight?

4. What does Dr. Cunningham order for the Smiths' daughter?

5. What does Laura say she wants to do regarding her relationship with Ferguson?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scenario where Ferguson saves Dorothy in spite of Cunningham.

2. What is the significance of the discussion about young doctors between Hochberg and McCabe?

3. What happens that Cunningham threatens to have Ferguson brought up on disciplinary charges?

4. Why has Ferguson decided to go into private practice instead of studying with Hochberg?

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

6. How is Laura contrasted against Mrs. D'Andrea?

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

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

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

10. How does the author use Laura's transformation to drive home his theme?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kingsley is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of conflict. Identify at least two themes about conflict in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Barbara. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her, if anything, at this point in her life?

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