10 Questions
What caused Katherine's denial to evaporate during her visit to the hospital?
The overwhelming smell in the clinic
How did Katherine feel about the hospital crowds?
She wanted to draw into herself like a cocoon
What did Katherine focus on to distract herself in the elevator?
The floor indicator
Why did Katherine feel a sense of claustrophobia in the elevator?
Someone coughed behind her
What physical ailment did Katherine experience before the incidents in the elevator?
Dizziness and seizures
What did the nurses do when they realized what had happened?
Laughed and then deferred to each other
Why did Philips think that the atmosphere in the OR was different from any other service?
Due to everyone wearing pajamalike clothing
What made Philips recall his time as a surgical resident while in the OR?
Discussion about Mannerheim's cases
What suggestion did the brunette nurse make during the discussion in the OR?
To go back to the linen closet
Why did Philips decide to switch from being a surgical resident to radiology?
After spending one year as a surgical resident
Test your reading comprehension with this quiz about the opening paragraph of a fiction story. Explore the protagonist's thoughts and emotions as she approaches a medical center. Analyze the details and symbolism embedded in the text.
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