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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of scientist was able to discover how to create a synthetic version of aspirin?
(a) Austrian.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) English.

2. 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) Allergies.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Pesticide poisoning.

3. __________ for immunizations is not universal, which is why rabies is still something that causes troubles.
(a) Diagnoses.
(b) Licensing.
(c) Payments.
(d) Enforcement.

4. What is NOT one of the diagnoses that the woman who entered the Dallas hospital was given?
(a) Polio.
(b) Encephalitis.
(c) Flu.
(d) Typhoid fever.

5. What company changed the name of the compound to aspirin?
(a) Bufferin.
(b) Advil.
(c) Tylenol.
(d) Bayer.

6. Rabies enters the body of a person through the ________ of an infected animal's bite, according to research.
(a) Saliva.
(b) Claws.
(c) Tears.
(d) Blood.

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

8. What did Billy wear each time that he became ill with the dangerous symptoms?
(a) New jeans.
(b) Deodorant.
(c) A certain lotion.
(d) Cologne.

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

10. What kind of farmers were Mr. and Mrs. Mason, according to the story in this book?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Corn.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Apple.

11. In what state was David Hoffman an insulation installer, according to the book?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Michigan.

12. What did the physician take in order to be tested for illnesses and other conditions?
(a) Hair sample.
(b) Blood pressure.
(c) Urine sample.
(d) Blood sample.

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

14. What else contained the poison to which the men had been exposed, something that was not realized until further inspection?
(a) Toast.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Sidewalks.
(d) Salt shakers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the common source of the infection described in #16, according to medical researchers?

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

3. What had the children in the neighborhood decided to try to stuff down he plumbing vent pipe?

4. What is NOT an animal that can spread rabies can be spread according to the text in this chapter?

5. What is NOT one of the treatments that Vernon received when he was traveling around the world?

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