Cutting for Stone - Chapter 40 Quiz

What sound can be heard emanating from the neighborhood at night?

Question Answer Choices The sounds of handguns. The sounds of fireworks. The sounds of loud music. The sounds of car alarms.

What activity do the nurses generally invite the interns to on Mondays?

Question Answer Choices A communal dinner. A study session. A game night. A movie night.

What separates the medical complex from the housing project?

Question Answer Choices A tall hedge. A chain-link fence. A fence topped with razor wire. A brick wall.

What kind of garden does Nestor have in the back?

Question Answer Choices A garden that grows carrots, basil, and marijuana. A garden that grows cucumbers, rosemary, and hemp. A garden that grows potatoes, mint, and poppies. A garden that grows tomatoes, sage, and cannabis.

What theory do Marion and the other interns discuss about survival after major operations?

Question Answer Choices The 'four dirtballer' who abuses his body will survive because he has demonstrated his capacity to survive, while the 'zero-to-one dirtballer' who lives a clean life does not fare as well. The 'five dirtballer' who abuses his body will not survive because he has damaged his health, while the 'zero-to-one dirtballer' who lives a clean life will fare better. The 'one-to-three dirtballer' who occasionally abuses his body will survive because he has a balanced lifestyle, while the 'zero dirtballer' who lives a clean life does not fare as well. The 'three-to-four dirtballer' who sometimes abuses his body will survive because of his moderate habits, while the 'zero-to-one dirtballer' who lives a clean life will not.

What does Marion find new and unfamiliar about the fall season?

Question Answer Choices The shorter days are new to Marion. The cold weather is new to Marion. The colors of fall are new to Marion. The falling leaves are new to Marion.

What is the nickname for the housing project near the medical complex?

Question Answer Choices Battleship Friendship Cruiser Warship

What does Marion smell when he goes inside after sitting on the park bench?

Question Answer Choices Baking bread, coffee, and cigar smoke. Spices, tobacco, and marijuana smoke. Perfume, incense, and cigarette smoke. Flowers, herbs, and pipe smoke.

What do the interns call the type of hospital they work at?

Question Answer Choices The pepper shaker. The spice shaker. The salt shaker. The sugar shaker.

Why does Marion find it strange that foreign doctors are taking care of American patients?

Question Answer Choices Because he wonders where the White doctors and White patients are. Because he assumes American patients would prefer American doctors. Because he thinks foreign doctors would prefer to work in their own countries. Because he believes American doctors should be more competent.