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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight: this Unmerciful Enemy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What eye condition did Matthew Clarkson have?
(a) Cataracts.
(b) Amblyopia.
(c) Blepharitis.
(d) Strabismus.

2. By September 17, how many burials were taking place daily?
(a) 85.
(b) 75.
(c) 70.
(d) 80.

3. What was the nationality of the sailor who had a fever and seizures before he died on August 3?
(a) French.
(b) American.
(c) British.
(d) African.

4. For how many years had doctors been using bloodletting or phlebotomy?
(a) More than 2,500.
(b) Nearly 3,500.
(c) About 1,000.
(d) Over 3,000.

5. Who was the owner of Bush Hill?
(a) William Hamilton.
(b) David Browning.
(c) George Smythe.
(d) Robert Ashworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Dr. Rush seemed to be cured of yellow fever, how many patients sought him in a day?

2. Of what type of church was Reverend John Schmidt a pastor?

3. By the time Dr. Rush contracted yellow fever, how many doctors had died?

4. Besides the mayor, how many members were on the illegal special committee formed to run Philadelphia?

5. How many representatives met at the state house on August 27?

(see the answer key)

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