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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Afterword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brings Partners in Health to Peru?
(a) Ophelia.
(b) Senora Brigada.
(c) Jim Yong Kim.
(d) Father Jack.

2. How does Serena Koenig describe the Lascahobas situation?
(a) A pocket of organization amidst chaos.
(b) A dream come true.
(c) A nightmare.
(d) Disaster waiting to happen.

3. What nickname did his daughters give to Paul Farmer's father?
(a) The Major.
(b) The Warden.
(c) The Captain.
(d) The Ringmaster.

4. What is true of the Haitian government in 2000, according to Mountains beyond Mountains?
(a) It is crumbling and at risk.
(b) It shows signs of strength and unity.
(c) It is tyrannical.
(d) It is not well supported.

5. What is Tracy Kidder's job in 1994?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Clergyman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul Farmer switch his major from when he enters Harvard Medical School?

2. How much money does Paul Farmer borrow to pay for the 2002 expansion while waiting for the Global Fund money to arrive?

3. What are the twin pandemics referred to in the Afterword of Mountains Beyond Mountains?

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

5. What is Paul Farmer's opinion on the role of the rich in poverty?

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