1. Complete this summary of Jose's health problems:
a) Since birth, she ____________.
b) This disease damaged her stomach.
c) Her stomach could not contract.
This meant that food ____________________ .d) Instead, food ________________________ and decayed.
e) This caused Jose to ________ every time she ate or drank.
f) Therefore, she ________________ rapidly.
2. Mention two kinds of treatment that Jose tried.
3. How did Rob feel about Jose's illness?
4. How did the specialist react when Jose asked for euthanasia?
5. How did Rob and Jose feel during the last few months of her life?
a) depressed b) frightened c) close d) angry
6. How would you describe Jose's mood on the day that she died?
a) calm, peaceful b) sad, tearful c) elated d) miserable
7. How does Rob feel about Jose's decision?
8. Scan the article for these details:
a) How old was Jose when she died?
b) How long had she been married?
c) How many times was she admitted to hospital?
d) When did she first discuss euthanasia?
e) Who performed euthanasia for Jose?
f) What was her favourite rock group?
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Exercise contributed by Frankie Meehan
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