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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: A Distorted Version of Our Normal Selves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The only way to test these different beliefs about Halstedian theory was to do what?
(a) Study previous research.
(b) Study it in animals.
(c) Run several controlled clinical trials.
(d) Run a controlled clinical trial.

2. Cole believed that surgery was often what?
(a) Very Simple.
(b) Rewarding.
(c) Very necessary.
(d) Unnecessary.

3. How did therapies need to be developed?
(a) From old research and studies.
(b) From the top down.
(c) From the bottom up.
(d) From completely new research.

4. Who led tests on intensive chemotherapy by using 4 drugs referred to as MOPP?
(a) Vincent DeVeau.
(b) Vincent DeVito.
(c) Vincent DeVane.
(d) Vincent DeVita.

5. Who was Henry Kaplan?
(a) A doctor who had treated Basal cell carcinoma with x-rays.
(b) A doctor who had treated Kaposi Sarcoma with x-rays.
(c) A doctor who had treated ALL with x-rays.
(d) A doctor who had treated Hodgkin's with x-rays.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first VAMP trial was launched in ___________. The results were abysmal. Refinements showed progress and even success. However, the cost was quite high for the young patients.

2. Doctors began to experiment with using __________ drug combinations to combat cancer cells.

3. What was the goal of the oncologist at this time?

4. It was a risky prediction to attempt to verify untested theories through what?

5. Every battle needs its iconic battleground, and one physical place epitomized the cancer wars of the late _________.

(see the answer key)

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