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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. How old is Paul Farmer when he and Tracy Kidder first meet?

2. What symptoms of TB did the patient named Joe exhibit in 1999?

3. Who is Ophelia Dahl?

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

5. Who secured the future of Partners in Health by securing the $45 million endowment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the political climate of Haiti at the beginning of the book in 1994.

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

3. Why is the method of travel and the land around Zanmi Lasante important?

4. Is Paul Farmer a person of faith, as of Chapter 9?

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

6. What is Paul Farmer's wedding like?

7. Why is Arata Kochi important in Mountains Beyond Mountains?

8. Is Socios en Salud successful?

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

10. Explain why Paul Farmer and Ophelia fight over Diet Coke in Chapter Ten.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Paul Farmer's goal to love all children as much as he loves his own daughter an admirable one? Explain your answer with support from the book.

Essay Topic 2

In Mountains Beyond Mountains politics, money, and religion all play key roles. For each, select a person from the story that represents that role and explain why you selected them and what their inclusion contributes to the book.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout both history and Mountains Beyond Mountains, religion has the power to change people's beliefs and actions. In this book, is religion a positive or a negative force? How does Paul Farmer use religion to achieve his goals? What are the most powerful positive and negative examples of religion in the book?

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