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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 - Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Section 3, what did Paul say his father said lobster and steak would look like?
(a) Turkey sandwich.
(b) Salad.
(c) Soup.
(d) Ham sandwich.

2. In Part 1, Section 3, what was the name of the mother whose child had a large brain tumor?
(a) Gina.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Claire.
(d) Angela.

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

4. How large was the town where Paul went to high school?
(a) 25,000.
(b) 18,000.
(c) 15,000.
(d) 31,000.

5. At the beginning of Part 1, Section 1, what did Paul believe his career would be?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Literature professor.
(d) Writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. in Part 1, Section 3, what was Paul's typical lunch?

2. When did Paul meet, Lucy, the woman who would become his wife?

3. In Part 1, Section 3, what type of cancer did Paul's colleague V have?

4. Where was Verghese when he "met" Paul?

5. Where did Paul's parents meet and fall in love?

(see the answer key)

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