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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Molly get Roy for Christmas?

2. Roy talks about a girl named Angel who allegedly could not do what?

3. What does the the term "slurpers" refer to?

4. The Runt was so nervous at work that he started doing what?

5. What was Chuck the only of in his ward?

Short Essay Questions

1. Potts is on Valium, and starts putting his patients on it as well. Why does he say he's doing this?

2. What does Potts say he considers a half emergency?

3. Why is Roy initially perplexed by the Fat Man's obsession with "The Wizard of Oz"? What does he then realize?

4. What kind of internship is Roy reflecting upon in the beginning of the book?

5. What was Chuck's plan to get clean sheets in the on-call room? How do Roy and the Runt plan to do this too?

6. What ethical quandary must Roy face?

7. What insignia starts appearing all over the hospital by Roy's name, and what do people take it to mean?

8. What does gomer stand for?

9. Gilheeny and Quick tell a story about an intern Grenade Room Dubler, who was set up with a favor by the policemen. What was the favor, and what was the outcome?

10. What happens when Potts hydrates the gomer Ida against the Fat Man's wishes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is defined as when something happens that is the opposite of what was expected. Explain in detail an instance in the novel that could be described as ironic. Be specific about what was expected and why the outcome was such a surprise. Also, please explain why the author may have chosen to present this situation ironically.

Essay Topic 2

Roy and Berry's relationship seems to be more complicated than most couples'. Explain how they help one another and what roles they play in each other's lives.

Essay Topic 3

After Potts' death, Roy shuts down completely and according to Berry was acting like a "machine". Why is this specific simile used? What machine-like qualities did Roy possess?

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