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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 was patient Laura a candidate for?

2. What field did Konner study after OB/GYN?

3. Who does Konner say had a right not to be touched by medical students?

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

5. What was Ringler's approach to his patients?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Konner characterize Dr. Sally Brass?

3. What condition did Konner suffer after his obstetrics rotation, and how did it make him view his experience at the hospital?

4. Describe the laparotomy Konner assisted in.

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

6. What controversy surrounded patient Geraldine's death?

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

8. How did Konner spend non-surgical afternoons in gynecology?

9. What condition was patient Charlotte suffering from?

10. How did Konner and Dr. Corwin treat the patient with Pickwickian syndrome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character sketch of the author based on his style and content. What values does he hold dear? What are his hopes and fears? What kind of person do you think he is? Anchor your sketch in passages in the book.

Essay Topic 2

How does Konner balance scientific medicine against humanitarian interest in his experience as a medical student? How does his balance differ from or resemble the balance other medical students strike?

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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