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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8 Cardinal.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the word "filovirus" mean in Latin?
(a) Harmless virus.
(b) Thread virus.
(c) Ring virus.
(d) Deadly virus.

2. Where does Dr. David Silverstein live?
(a) Marburg, Germany.
(b) Kinshasa.
(c) Nairobi.
(d) Reston, Virginia.

3. What are viruses made of?
(a) Calcium.
(b) DNA or RNA.
(c) Oxygen and hydrogen.
(d) Bacteria.

4. Who was Peter Cardinal's doctor at Nairobi Hospital?
(a) Dr. David Silverstein.
(b) Dr. Nancy Jaax.
(c) Dr. Antonia Bagshawe.
(d) Dr. Shem Musoke.

5. Where did Jerry and Nancy Jaax meet?
(a) Veterinary school.
(b) In grade school.
(c) In the Army.
(d) On a blind date.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the classic signs of Ebola in all primates?

2. How many biocontainment levels are in USAMRIID?

3. What is Ebola virus named for?

4. What is the fatality rate of Marburg virus?

5. Why do Charles Monet and his lady friend travel to Kitum Cave?

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