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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 — Courage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gawande characterize Jewel Douglas’ temperament in the depths of treatment?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Hospitable.
(d) Greedy for time.

2. What does Jewel Douglas want Gawande to avoid in his operation?
(a) Long shots.
(b) Heroic measures.
(c) Painful moments.
(d) Risky chances.

3. When did Bill Thomas take over as director of the Chase Memorial Nursing Home?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1986.
(c) 1998.
(d) 1972.

4. What does Royce say is the problem with desires as a guide for life?
(a) They are irrational.
(b) They are easily influenced.
(c) They are too individual.
(d) They are capricious.

5. What does Gawande say is the greatest threat elderly people face?
(a) Heart attacks.
(b) Falling.
(c) Choking.
(d) Blindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gawande say Ilych wanted?

2. What arrangement did Felix have to make when he brought Bella back home from the nursing home?

3. Where does Gawande say five of the world’s fastest-growing economies are?

4. What does Gawande say Jewel Douglas’ death showed him?

5. How does Gawande characterize the corpse he was given to work with, his first semester of medical school?

(see the answer key)

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