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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. John learns that Karen had been rushed to the hospital after she was found __________.

2. Why does John want to talk with Alan Zenner?

3. Who has been switching tissue samples in the lab in order to help Art Lee?

4. How does Roger Whiting respond when John Berry asks him if he plans to settle in Boston?

5. During John Berry's first conversation with J.D. Randall, what does J.D. try to offer him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the connection between Suzanne Blake and Art Lee.

2. When John finally talks with Peter Randall directly, what key pieces of information does he learn?

3. How does J.D. Randall deflect pointed questions John Berry asks of him during their first conversation?

4. Explain why other doctors let Dr. Frank Conway rant and rave after one of his patients dies.

5. Summarize the conversation that takes place between John and Ev outside of the Randall home.

6. How does being a doctor help John with his unofficial investigation of Karen's death?

7. After Dr. John Berry learns that Dr. Art Lee has been arrested, he recalls talking with Art about what serious matter?

8. Why has George Bradford declined to take Art Lee's case?

9. What does John Berry say about Dr. Conway's manner of conducting autopsies?

10. How does J.D. Randall, Karen's father, first attempt to get John Berry to stop working on Art Lee's case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

J.D. Randall accuses John Berry of harassing his family members. Do you agree or disagree with his assessment? Is John harassing, or is he merely trying to get to the truth? Is there a difference between the two? Does J.D.'s accusation come with ulterior motives?

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Berry is cautioned every step of the way not to get involved in Art Lee's murder case. Why are other doctors so reluctant to get involved? Do they believe Art Lee is guilty? Is he being used as a scapegoat? Why does Dr. Berry continue with his unofficial investigation? Why does he believe Art even when many others do not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the pros and cons of abortion as presented by the author in this novel. Why does Dr. Arthur Lee perform abortions even though they are illegal? How and when does he justify abortion? In what cases does he refuse to perform one?

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