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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Light Month for Travel, pages 179-238.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what entity does the Russian branch of PIH negotiate a loan?
(a) The World Health Organization.
(b) The World Bank.
(c) The Bank of Boston.
(d) The Gates Foundation.

2. What amount of debt does Tom White pay for medicine taken by Paul and Jim, as noted in the Medicos Aventureros section?
(a) $92,000.
(b) $300,000.
(c) $52,000.
(d) $1,000,000.

3. How is Paul involved with the TB projects in Peru and Russia in the late 1990s?
(a) He is a fundraiser only.
(b) He runs both projects.
(c) He is not; both are independent of Partners in Health.
(d) He is an advisor.

4. Why is Paul Farmer frustrated when he first meets Tracy Kidder?
(a) The American idea of aid won't help Haitians.
(b) The American Media doesn't understand the problems of Haiti.
(c) The military presence is preventing him from helping Haitians.
(d) Missionaries ignore Hatian beliefs.

5. What is Paul Farmer's opinion on the role of the rich in poverty?
(a) The rich create it and encourage poverty by their lack of response.
(b) Rich people are obligated to care for the poor.
(c) Until the rich are forced to live like paupers, nothing will ever change.
(d) While they can't be blamed, they must act now.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Partners in Health facility in Peru?

2. What role does Ophelia play in Paul's efforts to help the people of Haiti?

3. What organization, in addition to the World Health Organization, does Paul Farmer present his MDR TB findings to after meeting Senora Brigada?

4. What is Partners in Health?

5. Who was Paul's mentor?

(see the answer key)

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