When Breath Becomes Air Test | Final Test - Medium

Paul Kalanithi
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

When Breath Becomes Air Test | Final Test - Medium

Paul Kalanithi
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the cancer, how many years had Paul thought he would be a surgeon-scientist?
(a) 40.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

2. What nickname did Paul's father call him?
(a) Ruddy.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Bubby.
(d) Pubby.

3. In Part 2, Section 4, when had Paul's hair thinned the most?
(a) In the last month.
(b) In the last week.
(c) After first chemotherapy treatment.
(d) After 3 chemotherapy treatments.

4. In Part 2, Section 1, what pill did Paul's oncologist say that he might take instead of chemotherapy?
(a) Tarceva.
(b) Darzalex.
(c) Farydak.
(d) Abraxane.

5. Why did Paul have a resident take over during the first surgery he did after his cancer diagnosis?
(a) He was nauseated.
(b) He felt dizzy.
(c) He was having memory issues.
(d) His hands were shaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Paul and Lucy name their daughter?

2. How long after Paul counseled a family to withdraw life support for their son, did the parents show up with a video showing their son playing the piano?

3. While Emma was gone and Paul was in the ICU in Part 2, Section 3, who tried to corral all the doctors when Paul was asleep?

4. What time of day was Paul's daughter born?

5. When did Paul say that the word "hope" first appeared in English?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Paul begin reading literature again in Part 2, Section 2?

2. Why didn't Paul attend his graduation?

3. When Paul returned to taking full responsibility for his patients in Part 2, Section 2, how did he feel and how long did it take him to get used to the work load?

4. What was offered Paul if he went to work in Wisconsin?

5. How was Paul able to be in the delivery room with Lucy?

6. Why did Paul say that doctors don't give patients specific prognoses?

7. How did Paul like to suture a patient's skin after surgery?

8. How did Paul describe himself and his condition at the beginning of Part 2, Section 4?

9. What type of chemo did Emma Hayward recommend for Paul?

10. Why did Paul and Emma decide to include Avastin in his treatment plan in Part 2, Section 3?

(see the answer keys)

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