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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cases of the gay cancer were on the CDC list by July of 1982?

2. For whom is the memorial service that is described in the Prologue?

3. As a conservative estimate, how many sexual partners had Michael Callen had when he was diagnosed?

4. What are the two sorts of T-cells?

5. When was Executive Order 50 issued in New York City?

Short Essay Questions

1. What theories arose regarding the 79 AIDS cases of individuals claiming not to be gay in 1982?

2. What were the Stonewall riots and when did they occur?

3. How are Dr. Sonnabend's finances described in early 1983?

4. What was Dr. James Mason's history before assuming the job as the CDC director?

5. Who is Anita Bryant and in what context is she discussed in Part 1, Chapter 1?

6. What was the New York Native? Who founded it?

7. What is Burroughs Wellcome and why is it significant?

8. Who is Samuel Broder and what was his position from 1989 to 1995?

9. What is GMHC and how was it founded?

10. What book led Ortleb to believe the government was intentionally causing AIDS deaths? What was the subject of this book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the AIDS Medical Foundation (amfAR). When and where was it established? By whom? What was its mission?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Mark Harrington's life, career, and work. What was Mark Harrington's profession? How did he become involved in activist groups? What role did he play in those groups?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Michael Callen's role in the AIDS movement. How did Callen become involved in activist groups? What role did he play within those groups? How are the years leading up to Callen's death described?

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