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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Empress, Cinecittá, Tourists.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jean communicate his emotions?
(a) He winks his eyes once or twice.
(b) He shakes or nods his head.
(c) He smiles and frowns slightly.
(d) He makes high and low sounds.

2. What is the name of the hospital Jean is staying at?
(a) Breck.
(b) Bradt.
(c) Breadth.
(d) Berck.

3. What showed Jean the extent of his disabilities?
(a) The wheelchair.
(b) The look in the nurse's eyes.
(c) His inability to move.
(d) The horde of doctors.

4. What is Brigitte's occupation?
(a) Physical therapist.
(b) Orderly.
(c) Massage therapist.
(d) Reporter.

5. What month of the year did the author have his stroke?
(a) November.
(b) December.
(c) February.
(d) January.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was the author in a coma?

2. What does Jean compare the patients in his corridor to?

3. How does Jean write his book?

4. How many orderlies are needed to dress Jean after his coma?

5. What does Jean not comprehend when he wakes from his coma?

(see the answer key)

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