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1. 1.

   Do you think a doctor must always reveal the truth about a patient's changes of survival to the patient? Why/Why not?

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   Yes, a doctor generally has an ethical obligation to reveal ...

2. 2.

   What kind of person was the doctor?

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   Dr. Raman is portrayed as a highly respected and skilled phy...

3. 3.

   Was he a good doctor? Give reasons for your answer.

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   Yes, Dr. Raman was a good doctor, evidenced by the following...

4. 4.

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   1. Why would the patients come to the doctor when they were on their last legs of life?
      1. The doctor's visiting fee was high.
      2. The people liked to shirk the fact that patient was on his last legs of life.
      3. Both a and b.
   2. Why is the doctor compared to a judge?
      1. The patient's life hung on his words.
      2. He had been a judge earlier.
      3. He liked to give judgements.
   3. What did the words " I would rather not talk to you now." spoken by the doctor to Gopal's wife imply?
      1. The patient was unwell.
      2. The doctor did not want to talk about the patient's serious condition at that moment.
      3. The patient was serious.
   4. What happened as soon as Gopal heard the 'terrible wailing shot'?
      1. Gopal started crying.
      2. Gopal pulse become agitated.
      3. The doctor's pulse became agitated.
5. 5.

   Did the doctor tell Gopal the truth? Why/Why not?

6. 6.

   1. What did Gopal wish to do as soon as he regained consciousness?
   2. Why did he wish to do it?