Carlos Juan Finlay Quiz

What was Carlos Juan Finlay's date of birth?

• December 3, 1833

• December 3, 1855

• November 3, 1833

• November 3, 1855

Where did Carlos Juan Finlay go to study in Europe at the age of 11?

• France
• Scotland
• Spain
• Germany

Why did Carlos Juan Finlay have to return home on two occasions during his studies in Europe?

• Due to illness
• He completed his studies
• He couldn't afford the expenses
• He wanted to practice medicine in Cuba

In which year did Carlos Juan Finlay graduate from Jefferson Medical College in the U.S.?

• 1855
• 1879
• 1881
• 1898

What aspect of public health did Carlos Juan Finlay become interested in over the years?

• Tuberculosis
• Malaria
• Yellow fever
• Cholera

What theory did Carlos Juan Finlay propose regarding the transmission of yellow fever?

• It is caused by strongly alkaline atmosphere
• It is transmitted through contaminated water
• The mosquito is the intermediate agent in its transmission
• It is caused by a specific virus

How many attempts did Carlos Juan Finlay make to transmit yellow fever to human volunteers using mosquitoes?

• 50 attempts
• 100 attempts
• 200 attempts
• 500 attempts

After the destruction of the battleship U.S.S. Maine, what did the U.S. demand from Spain?

• Withdrawal from Cuba
• Payment of reparations
• Surrender of its military
• Acceptance of a peace treaty

Where was Carlos Juan Finlay sent as an assistant surgeon during the war?

• Havana
• Santiago de Cuba
• Tampa
• Washington D.C.

Who was the head of the Havana Yellow Fever Board, which included Dr. Henry R. Carter and Major William C. Gorgas?

• Carlos Juan Finlay
• George Miller Sternberg
• Dr. Henry R. Carter
• Major William C. Gorgas