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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. What brought about an improvement in Charlotte's condition?

2. What does Konner wonder at, during one of his deliveries?

3. In whose eye did Konner see a compassionate tear?

4. What condition gave Konner cause for concern in his friend's pregnancy?

5. Who was the surgeon in the operation on patient Laura?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Konner disagree with Charlotte's doctor's treatment plan?

2. What African ritual does Konner describe relative to birth?

3. What made John Brandt one of Konner's heroes?

4. Describe Konner's experience assisting his friend Barbara's birth.

5. What condition was patient Charlotte suffering from?

6. What was Konner's experience with Big Red?

7. How does Konner characterize the medical experience of working in obstetrics?

8. What does Konner say made his rounds poignant under Dr. Downing?

9. Describe Konner's conversation with the friend who wanted to apply to med school.

10. What was unique about Konner's first week in obstetrics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Where is the climax of this book? Are there different climaxes? What questions does each climax resolve? What questions does each climax leave unanswered?

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate your own reading of 'Becoming a Doctor.' Did you resist it, or were you compelled by the story? What does your reading tell you about yourself and your interests? Use specific examples from the book to describe yourself as a reader.

Essay Topic 3

Write an evaluative review of 'Becoming a Doctor.' What is this book's place in culture? What are its uses? Who is its audience? What are its limitations?

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