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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the United States, there are laws that encourage __________ of animals in order to stop the spread of rabies in the world.
(a) Immunizations.
(b) Regular vet visits.
(c) Restrictions.
(d) Treatments.

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

3. What is the name of the cafeteria where the men had decided to go to eat?
(a) Eclipse.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Nighttime.
(d) Same Old.

4. Once the anthrax _______ are in the body, they excrete a toxic substance as they grow and multiply.
(a) Cells.
(b) Bugs.
(c) Spores.
(d) Grains.

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

6. Those who are known to be carriers are legally barred from having a role in the ____________ industry.
(a) Performance.
(b) Food service.
(c) Stock market.
(d) Marketing.

7. What is NOT one of the treatments that Vernon received when he was traveling around the world?
(a) Vitamins.
(b) Chemotherapy.
(c) Anti-diarrheal medication.
(d) Antibiotics.

8. What was the symptom that caused Elmo to go to the doctor for which the doctor sought treatment?
(a) Puffy arms.
(b) Green fingernails.
(c) Stomach pain.
(d) Frequent urination.

9. What did the woman decide that she would continue to do, even though she was ill and didn't have a diagnosis?
(a) Read.
(b) Work.
(c) Go to the hospital.
(d) Avoid others.

10. It was discovered that while the __________ all lived in the same neighborhood, they did not frequent the same events as others in their area.
(a) Well people.
(b) Victims.
(c) Medical professionals.
(d) Restaurant owners.

11. The ________ was provided to the event by the Hindenburg Pleasure Society, according to the researcher's findings.
(a) Pig.
(b) Dishwashing equipment.
(c) Soap.
(d) Cow.

12. What had remained wet after the pipes had been fixed, leading to the contamination?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Sawdust insulation.
(c) Vents.
(d) Towels.

13. Where is Vernon's home, according to the story, the place where he finally received the correct treatment?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) New York.
(c) Philadephia.
(d) Chicago.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of poisoning was first diagnosed when the men were brought in for medical attention?

2. What kind of birds did several of the classrooms in the school have that might have caused the disease?

3. The disease in this chapter is passed on through the ___________ of a person who is carrying the disease.

4. What kind of scientist was able to discover how to create a synthetic version of aspirin?

5. What kind of farmers were Mr. and Mrs. Mason, according to the story in this book?

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