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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Life - Chapters 6 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Henrietta when she gave birth to her first child?
(a) 16.
(b) 13.
(c) 17.
(d) 14.

2. Alexis Carrel died while he was awaiting trial for what crime?
(a) Arson.
(b) Fraud and negligence.
(c) Collaborating with the Nazis.
(d) Impersonating a medical professional.

3. What was the birth name of Henrietta Lacks's fifth child?
(a) Edgar Lacks.
(b) Joseph Lacks.
(c) David Lacks.
(d) Tommy Lacks.

4. How old did Roland Pattillo say that Henrietta Lacks's husband was now, when Rebecca Skloot first contacted him to discuss Henrietta?
(a) 77.
(b) 95.
(c) 84.
(d) 92.

5. What was the nickname of Henrietta's cousin that tried to kill himself when he found out that Henrietta was marrying David?
(a) Cootie.
(b) Jumpin' Joe.
(c) Wild Willy.
(d) Crazy Joe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Henrietta Lacks's father?

2. Cervical carcinomas are divided into two types. What are these types?

3. How old was Deborah Lacks when Rebecca Skloot first called her to talk about her mother?

4. What was Henrietta Lacks's name at birth?

5. What was the population of Clover, Virginia, in 1998?

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