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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: Revenge of the Germs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8: "Revolution," the author writes that the medical field discovered _____________, causing things to drastically change.
(a) Government subsidies.
(b) Genetic engineering.
(c) Vaccinations.
(d) Insurance loopholes.

2. The genus Salmonella was named after what American veterinary pathologist?
(a) Daniel Elmer Salmon.
(b) Jim McDermott.
(c) Ron MacKenzie.
(d) Joe McCormick.

3. What is a nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS?
(a) OMG.
(b) YAV.
(c) CTC.
(d) AZT.

4. Joe McCormick met with scientists from what country that wanted samples of the Lassa virus?
(a) Brazil.
(b) The United States.
(c) The Soviet Union.
(d) Australia.

5. The Uganda-Tanzania War took place during what years?
(a) 1967-1971.
(b) 1982-1985.
(c) 1978-1979.
(d) 1977-1981.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does PID refer to?

2. When E coli 0157:H7 arrived, transmitted from contaminated meat, which argument became clear?

3. What refers to the disease fighting white blood cells that help the immune system fight off infection?

4. German authorities began to argue with the authorities of ___________ over the Lassa virus in Chapter 4.

5. In Chapter 7: "N'zara," Joe McCormick was called to _____________ during his Lassa research.

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