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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Boston, 1986; Woburn, Summer 1966; The Lawyer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the late 1800's what is Woburn's primary industry?
(a) Chemical companies.
(b) Ironworks.
(c) Farming.
(d) Tanneries.

2. When did Rev. Bruce Young arrive in Woburn to be the minister of Woburn Trinity Episcopal Church?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1966.

3. What is Jan Schlictmann's first job after college?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Systems analyst.
(c) Store manager.
(d) Life insurance salesman.

4. Why does the state environmental department originally come to Woburn in 1979?
(a) To test the water in the river.
(b) To check the water in Wells G and H.
(c) To talk to the Town Council.
(d) To check some contaminated waste barrels.

5. Who releases the report "Woburn: Cancer Incidence and Environmental Hazards?"
(a) The Centers for Disease Control and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
(b) The Woburn City Council and the County Health Department.
(c) The Massachusetts Environmental Department.
(d) The EPA.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first person who contacted the Atlanta Center for Disease Control about Woburn's leukemia cluster?

2. In the 1970s who is the world's foremost expert in leukemia clusters?

3. What lawyer becomes Schlictmann's assistant?

4. What is the name of Donna Robbins son who is diagnosed with leukemia?

5. How old is the Anderson's son when he was diagnosed with leukemia?

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