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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. How often had the College of Physicians promised to meet during the plague?
(a) Every other week.
(b) Every Monday.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Every Tuesday.

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

3. How many bundles of shirts and dresses for orphans were sent by the Widow Grubb?
(a) 18.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

4. How many bleedings did the Free African Society perform?
(a) Over 800.
(b) 600.
(c) 750.
(d) About 500.

5. Where did federal department heads move their offices?
(a) Milbourne.
(b) Hamburg.
(c) Germantown.
(d) Mercersburg.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many groups in Philadelphia stepped forward and offered to help with the sick and deceased?

2. How old was Stephen Girard in 1793?

3. What type of church did Reverend Mr. Helmuth pastor?

4. What did doctors give Catherine LeMaigre to cool her fever?

5. How many patients did Dr. Rush's five assistants each see in one day after Dr. Rush's recovery?

(see the answer key)

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