Patient Zero (Chapter 2 pgs 32-38)

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What is the main idea of 'Cures for a Penny'?

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Doctors offer a lot of fake cures for cholera.

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How does the ending of 'It’s All Gone Quiet' contribute to the narrative?

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

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What does the section add to the chapter overall?

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

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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 gist of 'The Soho Cholera Outbreak of 1854'?

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John Snow takes water samples.

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Who is John Snow and what is his significance in the cholera outbreak?

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John Snow was a doctor who investigated the cholera outbreak and is known for taking water samples to trace the source of the disease.

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What role did Sarah Lewis play in the narrative?

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Sarah Lewis is a character who discovers that her daughter, Frances, is ill during the cholera outbreak.

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What was a common misconception about cholera during the 1854 outbreak?

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Many believed in fake cures and did not understand the true cause of cholera.

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How did the public react to the cholera outbreak?

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The public was scared and confused, leading to panic and the search for cures.

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What was the significance of water in understanding cholera?

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Water was discovered to be a key factor in the spread of cholera, leading to better understanding and prevention.