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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 — A Better Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gawande characterize his grandfather Sitaram Gawande’s elder years?
(a) Bouncing back and forth between family members.
(b) Alone in an asylum.
(c) Surrounded by family.
(d) Traveling independently.

2. What does Gawande say was the concept Wilson incorporated in her assisted living facility idea?
(a) That residents are happier when they help each other.
(b) That economies of scale require at least 86 residents per pod.
(c) That costs come down if people are happier.
(d) That each resident has the right to their own priorities.

3. What value did Thomas espouse in running his farm?
(a) Stewardship.
(b) Efficiency.
(c) Self-reliance.
(d) Sustainability.

4. What was the default option for poor elderly people in the time of Mabel’s study?
(a) Poorhouse.
(b) Live with family.
(c) Homelessness.
(d) State-sponsored retirement communities.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gawande say led Keren Wilson to focus on assisted living facilities?

2. Which finger does Gawande say has 40% of the hand’s muscles?

3. How does Gawande characterize the “newest view” about why we age (32)?

4. What made the Harry Truman Gawande describes a hero in his townspeople’s eyes?

5. What other pets did Chase Memorial also eventually adopt?

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