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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The radium powder at Radium Luminous Materials Corporation was mixed with what substance in order to create the luminous paint used to paint the dials?
(a) Phosphorous.
(b) Zinc sulfide.
(c) Ammonia.
(d) Zinc oxide.

2. In what decade of life was Raymond Berry, Grace Fryer's lawyer, when she first contacted him?
(a) Thirties.
(b) Fifties.
(c) Seventies.
(d) Twenties.

3. By whom was Edna Hussman employed when she was examined by Dr. Frederick Flinn?
(a) Luminite.
(b) Radium Dial.
(c) United States Radium Corporation.
(d) Undark.

4. Grace Fryer was motivated to take a position at Radium Luminous Materials Corporation by what reason?
(a) She wanted to help with the war effort.
(b) She wanted to be able to buy nice clothes with her earnings.
(c) She wanted to work alongside all of her best friends.
(d) She wanted to have the prestige of working with the wonder substance of radium.

5. What adjective did the discoverer of radium use often to describe the element?
(a) Enigmatic.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Wondrous.
(d) Beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Arthur Roeder held what position at the United States Radium Corporation?

2. Why did Cecil K. Drinker refrain from publishing the report of his findings after his investigation of the United States Radium Company?

3. When Edna Hussman was examined by Dr. Frederick Flinn, what conclusion did he reach that he then shared with Edna Hussman?

4. What treatments did Grace Fryer receive that eventually became too painful for her to continue?

5. Though a normal blood count should be 100%, Marguerite Carlough's blood eventually reached what percentage prior to her death?

(see the answer key)

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