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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tin Roofs of Cange, pages 45-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Paul's thesis?
(a) Contamination in Cange.
(b) Prevention and Poverty.
(c) AIDS and Accusation.
(d) Infection Disease, Poverty and Prevention.

2. What does the South Carolina church invest in for the people of Cange?
(a) Water spigots.
(b) Wood to build out houses.
(c) Material for new roofs.
(d) Antibacterial soap.

3. What does Fritz Lafontant give Paul Farmer permission to do in Cange?
(a) Test residents for TB.
(b) Collect blood samples for research.
(c) Conduct a census.
(d) Build a school.

4. What award does Paul Farmer receive in the summer of 1993?
(a) The MacArthur Award.
(b) The Nobel Peace Prize.
(c) The Turner Fellowship.
(d) The Caldecott Award.

5. What is Tracy Kidder's job in 1994?
(a) Clergyman.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is true of Tom White?

2. Why are there soldiers in Haiti in 1994?

3. What role does Ophelia play in Paul's efforts to help the people of Haiti?

4. Where is Zanmi Lasante located?

5. What are the names of Paul Farmer's parents?

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