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1. Describe the narrative style of the Prologue. From what perspective is it related?

The Prologue, as well as the majority of the book, is related from the third-person perspective of the author. The Prologue is related in past tense as the author describes the life of Paul Lewis.

2. How are the patients of Paul Lewis described in the Prologue? What were their primary symptoms?

The patients were bleeding profusely from their noses, throats, and even at times eyes. They were turning colors--bluish and black--to the point that Caucasian troops could not be distinguished from African Americans.

3. What does the term "pathogen" refer to and why is it important in the narrative?

A pathogen is a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease. It was important for the scientific and medical teams to determine the pathogen of the Spanish flu pandemic in order to find a treatment or cure for it.

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