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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 — The Independent Self.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Gawande’s father’s profession?
(a) Executive.
(b) Urologist.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Engineer.

2. Why does Gawande say we do not have “the kind of old age” our grandfathers had (20)?
(a) Because we do not want them.
(b) Because our families have been broken by emigration.
(c) Because we have alienated generations of youth.
(d) Because we cannot afford them.

3. How old was Alice Hobson when she was widowed?
(a) 72.
(b) 88.
(c) 41.
(d) 56.

4. How does Gawande characterize the state of the medical profession in the face of scientific advances that prolonged life and made dying a medical decision?
(a) Reactive.
(b) Leading by example.
(c) Partners.
(d) Unprepared.

5. What does Gawande say he and his fellow doctors hoped to do for Joseph Lazaroff?
(a) Provide an easy death.
(b) Demonstrate heroism in trying to save his life.
(c) Cure him.
(d) Manage his condition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gawande say he and his fellow doctors never touched on, in talking about Lazaroff’s condition with him?

2. When did Gawande’s father become a U.S. citizen?

3. What does Gawande say is the biggest difference between how people age today and how they used to age?

4. How much of the population does Gawande say was over 65 in 1790?

5. What does Gawande say Ilych wanted?

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