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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Turner simply called his complexion __________ since he hadn't noticed the gradual change.
(a) Healthy.
(b) Ruddy.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Tan.

2. In what city was the hospital where Herman went to seek treatment for his uncomfortable symptoms?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York.
(c) Boston.
(d) Miami.

3. Where had Elmo Turner and his wife gone before he decided to go to his hometown physician?
(a) Alaska.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Florida.
(d) Hawaii.

4. In what city was Billy Cordoba seen for his unknown, but serious illness?
(a) Fresno.
(b) Topeka.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Portland.

5. What was the name of the fruit market that was discovered to be the source of the contamination and disease?
(a) Ralph's.
(b) Andy's.
(c) Ricardo's.
(d) Tony's.

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

7. What is the chemical that is a poison, even though it might look just like another common ingredient?
(a) Sodium nitrate.
(b) Baking soda.
(c) Sodium nitrite.
(d) Sodium chloride.

8. What was the diagnosis most people thought was the cause of Billy's symptoms, while the race was on to find the specific cause?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Pesticide poisoning.
(d) Allergies.

9. Where did Dr. Wooten find the mass when he was palpating Turner's body during his physical examination?
(a) Chest.
(b) Pancreas.
(c) Bladder.
(d) Back.

10. What was the color of Turner's skin, according to his doctor? ________ orange.
(a) Ginger.
(b) Pumpkin.
(c) Crayon.
(d) Carrot.

11. Where did Vernon seek out treatment for his illness when he first began to have symptoms?
(a) Honolulu.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Okinawa.
(d) Hong Kong.

12. What is NOT one of the symptoms from which Billy was suffering when he first entered the hospital for treatment?
(a) Muscle twitches.
(b) Rapid heartbeat.
(c) Diarrhea.
(d) Blue skin.

13. What is the name of the disease that can be passed onto humans from birds, according to scientists?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Psittacosis.
(c) Botulism.
(d) Tuberculosis.

14. What had bitten the woman who died, though the doctor didn't think this was the cause of her disease?
(a) Cat.
(b) Bat.
(c) Rat.
(d) Dog.

15. Whocooked the pig that was served at the fest where people became ill?
(a) Employed help.
(b) An outside vendor.
(c) The pig was already cooked when it arrived.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cases of illness had popped up by the time the medical team came in to investigate?

2. What was added to the aspirin compound in order to make it easier on stomachs to handle?

3. What was the initial diagnosis for the strange symptoms the people in this chapter were exhibiting?

4. What company changed the name of the compound to aspirin?

5. What was the symptom that caused Elmo to go to the doctor for which the doctor sought treatment?

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