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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 — Hard Conversations.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to James Vaupel’s research, how much of your parents’ lifespans determines your own?
(a) 42%.
(b) 7%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 3%.

2. How does Gawande say the problem of care for the sick and dying will be solved?
(a) Through well-publicized cases drawing public scrutiny.
(b) One person at a time.
(c) Through mass organizing.
(d) Through legislation.

3. In what way is Lou Sanders’ decision to move in with his daughter not successful?
(a) He is depressed and lonely.
(b) He cannot make friends.
(c) His care costs more than his family can afford.
(d) His care is taxing for Shelley.

4. By what age does Gawande say most people have functional dementia?
(a) 75.
(b) 85.
(c) 65.
(d) 70.

5. When does Gawande say Keren Wilson founded the first assisted living facility?
(a) 1980.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1962.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gawande say Laura Carstensen found in terms of people’s values in life?

2. What kind of system does Gawande compare human bodies to?

3. When did Keren Wilson open her first assisted living facility?

4. Where was the first assisted living facility founded?

5. What percent of Americans does Gawande say died at home in the 1980s?

(see the answer key)

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