Review The Hot Zone

Which of the following best describes the jargon used in "The Hot Zone"?

• Complex scientific terms that are essential for understanding the topic

• Slang words and colloquial expressions unique to the field of virology

• Technical terms used to confuse and mislead the reader

• General vocabulary that can be easily understood by anyone

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ELAGSE9-10L6

The main purpose of "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston is to ​ (a)   the reader.

• inform
• persuade
• entertain
• analyze

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ELAGSE9-10RI6

What does the term "hot zone" refer to in the context of the book?

• A region with high temperatures

• A restricted area where dangerous viruses are present

• A zone prone to natural disasters

• A location with a high concentration of wildlife

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ELAGSE9-10L6

What is the central idea of "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston?

• The importance of following safety protocols in a lab setting

• The history of viral outbreaks and epidemics

• The dangers and impact of the Ebola virus

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ELAGSE9-10RI2

The overall tone of "The Hot Zone could best be described as ​ ​ (a)   and suspenseful.

• dramatic
• humorous
• lighthearted
• critical
• judgemental

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ELAGSE9-10RI4

Match the sentence with the correct definition of the underlined word.

• a fear of small places

• They opened it and found themselves standing at the junction of two corridors, bathed in a cacophony of monkey cries.

• a harsh mixture of sounds

• But going into a containment zone to perform a necropsy on an animal that had died of an amplified unknown hot agent was something a little different. This was high-hazard work.

• To intensify

• But if the agent touched living cells, Nancy's cells, it would come alive and begin to amplify itself.

• to surgically examine

• Captain Haines was not a man who would get claustrophobia and go into a panic in a space suit.

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ELAGSE9-10L6

Which of the following statements is supported by the text?

• Ebola is a virus that primarily affects animals.

• The Ebola virus can only be transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids.

• The Ebola virus has a high survival rate among infected individuals.

• The Ebola virus has been eradicated worldwide.

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ELAGSE9-10RI1

What is the purpose of including personal narratives and anecdotes in "The Hot Zone"?

• To entertain readers with thrilling and suspenseful stories

• To showcase the author's personal experiences and expertise in virology

• To provide real-life examples and humanize the impact of viral outbreaks

• To distract the reader from the scientific aspects of the text

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ELAGSE9-10RI5

What role do the words "Contact Tracing" and "Containment" play in the text?

• Highlight the protagonist's personal relationships

• Describe the geographical setting of the narrative

• Emphasize the importance of communication technology

• Signify key elements in controlling the spread of infectious diseases

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ELAGSE9-10L6

Outbreak refers to (a)  

Epidemic refers to ​ (b)  

• a localized increase in disease cases.
• widespread occurrences of a disease.
• new sicknesses

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