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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. Who is Alex Goldfarb?
(a) A Doctor with the World Health Organization.
(b) The schoolmaster in Cange.
(c) A Russian microbiologist.
(d) Tom White's representative.

2. What belief does the author say Paul Farmer instills in people?
(a) A united belief that something better is possible.
(b) A belief in their obligation and ability.
(c) A belief that money corrupts.
(d) A belief that we are all connected.

3. What is Ophelia's nickname for Paul Farmer?
(a) Ghandi.
(b) PF.
(c) PJ.
(d) Dokte.

4. Who was Paul's mentor?
(a) Peter Penberthy.
(b) Michel Bourgeoius.
(c) Rudolf Virchow.
(d) Pierre Lafountain.

5. How is Zanmi Lasante described in O to the P?
(a) Struggling to pay its bills.
(b) Exceptional in its care.
(c) A nuetral zone amidst the strife.
(d) Tormented and bullied by the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are there soldiers in Haiti in 1994?

2. What additional treatment does Paul Farmer want to bring to Haiti in A Light Month for Travel?

3. Where does Paul Farmer invite Tracy Kidder just before New Year's Day 2000?

4. Where are the two characters in Mountains Beyond Mountains headed at the end of the story?

5. Why doesn't Paul return to Haiti in September of 1991?

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