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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 12 The Mission.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the genetic code of Ebola?
(a) A twisted strand of RNA and DNA.
(b) A single strand of RNA.
(c) Ten strands of different proteins.
(d) A single strand of DNA.

2. What does the monkey's intestine look like?
(a) It is full of blood.
(b) It is torn.
(c) It is normal.
(d) It has hemorrhaged.

3. What do people who have been confined to the Slammer receive when they get out?
(a) A sample of their own blood.
(b) A medal.
(c) A cake.
(d) A certificate of good health.

4. What is the characteristic smell of pseudomonas?
(a) Stagnant water.
(b) Yeast.
(c) Freshly cut grass.
(d) Grape juice.

5. What is Joe McCormick's title?
(a) President of Disease Research at the CDC.
(b) Chief of the Special Pathogens branch of the CDC.
(c) Head virologist of the CDC.
(d) General Commander of USAMRIID.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are hot agents in the air lock eliminated?

2. What does it mean to put a sample "in the beam"?

3. How does McCormick try to get "cured" from his possible infection?

4. What pet lives with Nancy and her family?

5. What are "bricks"?

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