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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through O for the P, pages 238-298.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It's stated, in the O to the P, that some people thought that Paul Farmer was . . .
(a) Oblivious to money matters.
(b) Fastidious with funding.
(c) Reckless with financial funds.
(d) Impractical with money.

2. For what purpose is Partners in Health awarded $45 million by the Gates Foundation?
(a) To erase social inequalities.
(b) To reduce incidences of MDR TB in Haiti by 70% in 5 years.
(c) To eradicate MDR TB.
(d) To educate the public, raise funds and treat MDR TB.

3. What disease is Paul Farmer diagnosed with after marrying in 1996?
(a) Shingles.
(b) MDR TB.
(c) Hepatitis A.
(d) Multiple Sclerosis.

4. What does Paul Farmer send to all financial contributors to Partners in Health?
(a) Pictures of children they have helped.
(b) Calendars marked with dates for the next contribution..
(c) Handwritten notes of thanks.
(d) Thank you notes from the school children.

5. Where does the author say that Jim was happy to work in the O for the P section?
(a) Away from the action.
(b) Anywhere.
(c) In a goldfish bowl.
(d) In Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What organization supports the creation of generic version of TB drugs, beside the World Health Organization, according to the Medicos Aventureros section?

2. Who brings Partners in Health to Peru?

3. What is defined as a benefit to the people, from the Haitian government in 2000?

4. What organization, in addition to the World Health Organization, does Paul Farmer present his MDR TB findings to after meeting Senora Brigada?

5. When the patient named John is referred by Paul Farmer and sent for treatment, what disease does he have?

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