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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through As Empty as Eve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city was Billy Cordoba seen for his unknown, but serious illness?
(a) Portland.
(b) Fresno.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Topeka.

2. What is the chemical that is a poison, even though it might look just like another common ingredient?
(a) Sodium chloride.
(b) Baking soda.
(c) Sodium nitrite.
(d) Sodium nitrate.

3. What is NOT one of the possible culprits for the poisoning and disease the researchers were finding?
(a) Drinking water.
(b) Delivered ice.
(c) Dishwashing.
(d) Food.

4. What is NOT one of the symptoms from which Billy was suffering when he first entered the hospital for treatment?
(a) Muscle twitches.
(b) Rapid heartbeat.
(c) Diarrhea.
(d) Blue skin.

5. Those who are known to be carriers are legally barred from having a role in the ____________ industry.
(a) Marketing.
(b) Stock market.
(c) Performance.
(d) Food service.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not one of the causes of hepatitis, according to research and medical findings?

2. How many children in a family of nine became ill when the CDC was called in to help?

3. What is the name of the empty sac that can develop for no apparent reason, which showed up in Turner's test results?

4. What had the children in the neighborhood decided to try to stuff down he plumbing vent pipe?

5. Aspirin's main functions are to reduce pain and __________ in the body.

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