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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dokte Paul, pages 1-44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the staff at Zanmi Lasante believe the cure rate for Tuberculosis is so low?
(a) The medicine sent to Haiti is tainted.
(b) Haitians are more susceptible to its effects.
(c) Patients stop taking the medicine.
(d) It is not TB that is making the people sick.

2. What is the name of the clinic founded by Paul Farmer in Haiti?
(a) Junta Haiti.
(b) Artibonte Clinic.
(c) Ti Kay Dokte.
(d) Zanmi Lasante.

3. What is the average lifespan in Haiti, according to the first section of the novel?
(a) 40 years old.
(b) 80 years old.
(c) 50 years old.
(d) 20 years old.

4. Where is Zanmi Lasante located?
(a) Cange, Haiti.
(b) Kay Epin, Haiti.
(c) Carabaylllo, Haiti.
(d) Peligre, Haiti.

5. Why is Paul Farmer frustrated when he first meets Tracy Kidder?
(a) The American Media doesn't understand the problems of Haiti.
(b) The military presence is preventing him from helping Haitians.
(c) The American idea of aid won't help Haitians.
(d) Missionaries ignore Hatian beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paul Farmer say he was allowed to return to Haiti after being exiled by the junta?

2. What is an example of the small tokens his patients give to Dokte Paul?

3. What is Tracy Kidder's job in 1994?

4. Why are there soldiers in Haiti in 1994?

5. Why is Tracy Kidder in Haiti in 1994?

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