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

2. Why are the hospital staff concerned about Armando's care?
(a) They are unsure if they can provide the quality of care that he needs.
(b) With no prospect of recovery, they're not sure the cost of his care can be justified.
(c) They are not certain that their doctors are experienced enough to handle his case.
(d) They need special equipment to be able to care for him.

3. What is the committee's ultimate decision?
(a) They decide to remove Taylor's life support.
(b) They decide to leave the life support decision to Taylor's parents.
(c) They decide to keep Taylor on life support.
(d) They decide to send Taylor to another hospital.

4. What point does Cindy make, regarding Armando, at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) His rude behavior toward the nurses shouldn't be tolerated.
(b) If he doesn't live, it will be bad press for the hospital.
(c) His condition is worsening fairly rapidly.
(d) He will almost definitely live, and therefore he is a liability to the hospital.

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