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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 - Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of tree was outside the office where Verghese met with Paul?
(a) Maple.
(b) Oak.
(c) Magnolia.
(d) Dogwood.

2. How many times did Verghese meet with Paul?
(a) Three times.
(b) Four times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Once.

3. What was the gestational age of the twins that died during Paul's assignment in the ob-gyn section of the hospital?
(a) 24 weeks old.
(b) 25 1/2 weeks old.
(c) 22 weeks old.
(d) 23 1/2 weeks old.

4. Who lectured at Yale School of Medicine when Paul and Lucy attended there?
(a) Peter H. Addy.
(b) Seth R. Axelrod.
(c) James J Abrahams.
(d) Shep Nuland.

5. In the Prologue, what did Paul's weight drop to when he began having chest pain?
(a) 135 pounds.
(b) 175 pounds.
(c) 145 pounds.
(d) 150 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the med school application cycle take according to Paul in Part 1, Section 2?

2. What was the name of Paul's oncologist in Part 2, Section 1?

3. How large was the town where Paul went to high school?

4. In Part 1, Section 2, where were some of Paul's college friends headed to pursue a life in the arts?

5. What was Paul's wife's, Lucy, profession?

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