Patient Zero (Chapter 2 pgs 32-38)

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What is the main idea of 'The Angel of Death Visits'?

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Frances keeps getting worse; husband mentions cholera rumors.

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How does the section contribute to the overall chapter?

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It shows that doctors weren’t knowledgeable about cholera at the time.

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What does the ending of 'It’s All Gone Quiet' reveal?

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It introduces someone who may be able to understand the spread of cholera.

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What is the gist of 'Cures for a Penny'?

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Doctors offer a lot of fake cures for cholera.

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How is 'Cures for a Penny' structured?

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As a descriptive passage of the different cures that doctors offered for cholera.

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What was a common misconception about cholera during the time?

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Many believed in ineffective and fake cures.

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Who is John Snow in the context of cholera?

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A doctor who took water samples to understand the spread of cholera.

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What role did rumors play in the understanding of cholera?

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Rumors contributed to fear and misinformation about the disease.

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Why was perfume popular during the cholera outbreak?

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People believed it could mask the smell of disease and prevent illness.

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What was a significant challenge for doctors during the cholera outbreak?

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Lack of knowledge about the disease and its transmission.