Cause and Effect in an American Plague

What was the effect?

• Rain began to pour down from the sky.

• A chilly wind was blowing.

• A cow began to moo loudly.

• I got a headache.

Which of the following is a signal word or phrase that can point out a cause or effect?

• because

• unless

• and

• in other news

Because I helped my mother, she was able to finish her work quickly. The highlighted part is the....

• Cause

• Effect

• Neither

What was the primary cause of the spread of the plague in 'An American Plague'?

• Poor sanitation conditions

• Advanced medical facilities

• Strict quarantine measures

• Abundant food supply

Which of the following is an effect of the yellow fever epidemic described in 'An American Plague'?

• Increased population growth

• Economic prosperity

• Massive population decline

• Technological advancement

In the context of 'An American Plague', which word signals a cause?

• Therefore

• Because

• However

• Moreover

What literary device is used to describe the impact of the plague in 'An American Plague'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which sentence structure is used in the following sentence from 'An American Plague': 'The fever spread quickly, and the city was in chaos.'

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

What is the effect of the government's response to the plague in 'An American Plague'?

• Immediate eradication of the disease

• Public panic and unrest

• Complete control over the situation

• Economic boom

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'An American Plague'?

• Optimistic

• Humorous

• Somber

• Joyful