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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August, Chapter 12: Patrick, Chapter 13: Taylor, Chapter 14: The Committee, Chapter 15: Armando, Chapter 16: The Cost of Care.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fran want to remove Taylor's ventilator?
(a) She wants to see if Taylor can breathe on her own.
(b) Their insurance won't cover it any longer.
(c) She doesn't want Taylor to live because she will have too many health problems.
(d) It appears to make Taylor uncomfortable.

2. How does Patrick feel about the decision made in Chapter 7?
(a) He doesn't appear to understand when they attempt to explain it.
(b) They don't bother him with it.
(c) He solemnly agrees with the doctor.
(d) He throws a fit, screaming and trying to rip out his IVs.

3. Who debates the question of Patrick's surgery and medical status?
(a) His doctor and nurses.
(b) Specialists from other hospitals.
(c) His doctor and parents.
(d) The ethics committee.

4. What part of Taylor's body is continuing to weaken in Chapter 13?
(a) Lungs.
(b) Brain.
(c) Heart.
(d) Kidneys.

5. How does Patrick feel about the hospital?
(a) He prefers it to his home.
(b) He sees it as a second home.
(c) He despises it.
(d) He doesn't like it, but tolerates it well.

Short Answer Questions

1. In August, from what does Patrick increasingly suffer?

2. What happened to Armando as a result of this misfortune?

3. What is the significance of Patrick's medical chart?

4. What started the fight between Armando and the man in Madisonville?

5. How does Patrick feel about the hospital staff?

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