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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What new information does 'The Angel of Death Visits' add to the narrative?

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It provides a possible cause for Frances’ illness.

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What is the main idea of 'Nothing to Fret About'?

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Doctor proposes an idea.

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How does the section 'The Angel of Death Visits' contribute to the chapter overall?

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

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How is the section '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 period of the narrative?

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Doctors offered many fake cures for cholera.

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Who is John Snow in the context of the narrative?

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A doctor who takes water samples to investigate the cholera outbreak.

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What role does Frances play in the story?

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She is the daughter of Sarah Lewis who becomes ill.

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What does the narrative suggest about the understanding of diseases in the past?

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Doctors lacked knowledge about cholera and its causes.

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What is the significance of water in the context of cholera treatment?

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John Snow's investigation into water sources led to the understanding of cholera transmission.