The Diagnosis 2-8 Study Guide

What was Peg's temperature when Dr. Wright returned the next morning?

• 102 degrees

• 104 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 98 degrees

What did Peg's legs do when Dr. Wright tapped them with a rubber mallet?

• Jerked

• Remained still

• Felt numb

• Became stronger

Who informed Peg's parents about the diagnosis of polio?

• The protagonist

• Dr. Wright

• The nurses

• The protagonist's grandparents

What did Peg's parents do after being informed of the diagnosis of polio?

• Cried

• Waved and blew kisses

• Left the hospital

• Went to another room

How did Peg react upon learning they had polio?

• Felt panicked

• Felt indifferent

• Felt excited

What was Peg's reaction to the news of the seventh-grade float winning second prize?

• Felt proud

• Felt indifferent

• Felt happy

• Felt excited

What did Peg's grandfather do when they left for the hospital?

• Stayed at home

• Cried

• Went with them

• Waved goodbye through the car window

Why was Peg placed in isolation at Sheltering Arms Hospital?

• To receive special treatment

• To prevent the spread of polio

• To avoid other patients

• To have privacy

What did the Peg's parents do outside the hospital room?

• Cried

• Waved and blew kisses

• Left the hospital

What was Peg's condition when she woke up in the hospital?

• Happy

• Confused

• Energetic

• Paralyzed