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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 - Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Verghese's specialize in as a physician?
(a) Family practice.
(b) Infectious diseases.
(c) Hip and knee replacements.
(d) Cardiology.

2. In the Prologue, what did Paul's weight drop to when he began having chest pain?
(a) 150 pounds.
(b) 145 pounds.
(c) 175 pounds.
(d) 135 pounds.

3. in Part 1, Section 3, what was Paul's typical lunch?
(a) Ham sandwich and Sprite.
(b) Peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
(c) Diet Coke and an ice cream sandwich.
(d) Egg salad sandwich.

4. What was the name of Paul's oncologist in Part 2, Section 1?
(a) Peter Andrews.
(b) Megan Brown.
(c) David Rustin.
(d) Emma Hayward.

5. In Part 1, Section 3, what was the mother's occupation whose child had a large brain tumor?
(a) Pediatrician.
(b) Neurosurgeon.
(c) Radiologist.
(d) Nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first surgery Paul performed when he returned after his cancer diagnosis?

2. Who was the general surgery resident a few years senior to Paul, when Paul began his residency in Part 1, Section 3?

3. What was the gestational age of the twins that died during Paul's assignment in the ob-gyn section of the hospital?

4. Where did Paul's parents meet and fall in love?

5. After Paul began operating again in Part 2, Section 2, how long did it take before he was operating a nearly full load?

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