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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Something a Little Unusual.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aspirin's main functions are to reduce pain and __________ in the body.
(a) Infection.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Clotting.
(d) Inflammation.

2. Some people are _________ to aspirin that can cause problems in some people who take it.
(a) Avoidant.
(b) Sensitive.
(c) Allergic.
(d) Used.

3. The New York ____________ needed to determine the cause of the outbreak in order to identify and prevent future cases.
(a) Medical Association.
(b) Restaurant Association.
(c) Health Department.
(d) Fire Department.

4. What is NOT one of the possible culprits for the poisoning and disease the researchers were finding?
(a) Food.
(b) Delivered ice.
(c) Dishwashing.
(d) Drinking water.

5. How many people besides Herman became ill with the dangerous food poisoning?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT one of the symptoms from which Billy was suffering when he first entered the hospital for treatment?

2. In what area did the men live when they were stricken by their mysterious disease?

3. What was Herman Sauer's job, according to the beginning of the chapter about him?

4. What was the symptom that occurred around Vernon's eyes that caused him to look strange?

5. What kind of buildup does aspirin prevent in the kidneys of the body?

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