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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many degrees from Harvard does Martha hold, according to her account in the book?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

2. What made Martha the ideal test case patient for new nurses that were in the medical center?
(a) A willing attitude.
(b) A strange blood count.
(c) High blood pressure.
(d) Large veins.

3. On what holiday do John and Martha bring dozens of books to study, according to her account in the book?
(a) Easter.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Thanksgiving.

4. What did Martha think people would question if she told others about her pregnancy where she worked?
(a) Her treatment plan.
(b) Commitment.
(c) Health.
(d) Sanity.

5. What does Martha inquire about after she feels that her baby might have troubles, according to her account in the book?
(a) Prenatal testing.
(b) More vitamins.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Extra IV fluids.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times did the rental car spin in before it finally landed in a ditch and no one was hurt?

2. What does Martha realize when she opens the door to her apartment during the fire?

3. One of Martha's classmates misinterprets her comment about _________, which shows her that she is not the only one who isn't smart enough.

4. What has John brought back with him when he comes home from his business trip?

5. What is the name of the other child that is frequently mentioned in this story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Martha when she is going down the stairwell during the emergency?

2. What made Martha and John nervous about the consulting job that John took?

3. What did Martha and John plan to do when they were on a Christmas holiday from Harvard?

4. What happened to Martha after she begins to feel ill all day, though she ignores it?

5. How did Martha find out that she might not have been rescued as she thought she had?

6. Why did John try to persuade Martha to abort the baby, as they sat in a cafe?

7. Why did Martha find herself growing weaker and weaker when she was taking care of Katie on her own?

8. What did Martha begin to think of when she saw her baby for the first time on the ultrasound?

9. What was the subject matter and the time period that this book covered?

10. Why didn't Martha want anyone to know at Harvard about the pregnancy she just discovered?

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