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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. What is dechoukaj?

2. What is ti kay?

3. Who is Julianna DeWolf?

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

5. What do the people of Cange use as roofs on their homes when Paul first visits?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Socios en Salud successful?

2. Why does Paul Farmer give Joe a 6 pack of beer in Chapter Two?

3. Why is Alexander Goldfarb reluctant to implement DOTS in Russia, in Chapter 18?

4. Describe the relative urban quiet used to describe the area in Boston where Brigham & Women's is located.

5. How do the staff and patients at Brigham & Women's react to Paul Farmer when Tracy Kidder visits in Chapter Two?

6. How do epidemiological maps give insight into the TB epidemic in Haiti?

7. Describe the irony surrounding Father Jack's death.

8. Based on events in Chapter Twelve, is Paul Farmer reckless or responsible?

9. Explain how the author observes Paul Farmer beginning each day in Chapter Three.

10. Describe the WLs and AMC that Paul, Jim, and Ophelia discuss in Chapter Ten.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define democracy and support or refute Paul Farmer's assertion that America is not truly a democracy. Analyze each point in your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Does Paul Farmer choose the life he lives out of moral obligation, guilt, reward, or some other reason? Support your answer by analyzing his comments and behavior throughout Mountains Beyond Mountains.

Essay Topic 3

Did Serena Koenig make the right decision when she ordered the medevac unit to fly the patient John to Boston? What would you have done?

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