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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author points out that in contrast to the radium testing labs, where the scientists took precautions with radium, the Radium Luminous Materials Corporation studio workers took no precautions. What item is NOT on the list the author gives of the items missing from the studio workers' lives?
(a) Ivory-tipped forceps.
(b) Medical experts.
(c) Lead aprons.
(d) Lead gloves.

2. By whom was radium discovered?
(a) Charles Darwin.
(b) Albert Einstein.
(c) Marie and Pierre Curie.
(d) Isaac Newton.

3. Grace Fryer was motivated to take a position at Radium Luminous Materials Corporation by what reason?
(a) She wanted to be able to buy nice clothes with her earnings.
(b) She wanted to help with the war effort.
(c) She wanted to have the prestige of working with the wonder substance of radium.
(d) She wanted to work alongside all of her best friends.

4. Sabin von Schocky held what position at Radium Luminous Materials Corporation?
(a) Founder.
(b) Human Resources Director.
(c) Inspector.
(d) Accountant.

5. By whom was Edna Hussman employed when she was examined by Dr. Frederick Flinn?
(a) United States Radium Corporation.
(b) Radium Dial.
(c) Luminite.
(d) Undark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most dial-painters in the United States were the daughters and granddaughters of whom?

2. By whom was Dr. Frederick Flinn paid when he researched the possible harm being caused by various companies' use of radium?

3. In early-twentith century popular culture, radium was dubbed as liquid what?

4. Marketed to wealthy clients, a radium lined-jar that could be filled with water to make the water radioactive was recommended in what dose per day?

5. As the most valuable substance on earth, how much did a single gram of radium cost in 1917?

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