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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the doctors make jokes about during the meeting?

2. What does Pete tell Laura about the lives of doctors?

3. What do the two nurses say that Laura must be?

4. Hochberg and some of the other doctors say they can't cut expenses ___________________________.

5. What happens when Laura touches Ferguson's arm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Inner conflict takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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