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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. What does "ID" refer to when Paul Farmer refers to his patients in 1999?
(a) Infectious disease.
(b) Inferior diabetes.
(c) Infant deaths.
(d) Irrigational diverticulitous.

2. What three things does Paul Farmer say are co-infectious in his second lecture in Cuba?
(a) Wealth, ignorance, and success.
(b) Infectious disease, poor diet, and polluted water.
(c) Wealth, poverty, and tuberculosis.
(d) Poverty, inequality, and poor health.

3. What countries does Paul Farmer approach for assistance with the doctors and money he needs in A Light Month for Travel?
(a) The United States and Peru.
(b) Cuba and Peru.
(c) France and the United States.
(d) Cuba and France.

4. According to the book, what is true of the individual Haitians that were detained by the US military?
(a) They were fed poorly, forced into long lasting contraceptive use, and beaten.
(b) Sister Juliana DeWolf set up a school and clinic to serve them.
(c) They were treated well and Paul was allowed to treat them regularly.
(d) Over half of the surviving patients volunteered at Zanmi Lasante.

5. What nickname did his daughters give to Paul Farmer's father?
(a) The Ringmaster.
(b) The Major.
(c) The Warden.
(d) The Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Alex Goldfarb?

2. Who funds Kay Epin?

3. What does Paul Farmer raise money for after he sees a mother and baby die during his first visit to Cange?

4. What is the name of the Partners in Health facility in Peru?

5. Who elected president of Haiti in 2000?

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