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About The Author

Who is Michael Crichton? What other books has he written? When did he write "A Case of Need?" What experience did he have with medical school? Write a two-page bio about the author, describing how medical school influenced this novel and summarizing some of his other works.

Medical Terms

Create a glossary of a minimum of ten medical terms used in this novel. First, look up what each term means. Then, in your own words, explain or describe each medical term.

Medical Field

If you were to work in the medical field, what job would you have? Research the various jobs available at a hospital or other medical facility. Select a particular medical career, job, or specialty about which you would like to learn more, then write a detailed job description about this position.

Doctor or Detective?

The story's main character, John Berry, gets to...

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