The Spanish Flu Passage

What percentage of the world's population was infected by the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic?

• Up to a third

• Half

• Two-thirds

• A quarter

In which country did nearly 25% of the population die due to the Spanish flu?

• Western Samoa

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Spain

The Spanish flu affected young adults most severely, particularly those between the ages of ___.

Which event helped the Spanish flu to spread quickly in the United Kingdom?

• Armistice celebrations

• Christmas gatherings

• Easter parades

• New Year parties

The Spanish flu was named so because newspapers in ___ reported on it widely.

What was one of the symptoms of the Spanish flu that caused patients to turn blue?

• Lungs clogged with fluid

• High fever

• Nosebleeds

• Hallucinations

Doctors and nurses tried various treatments for the Spanish flu. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a treatment?

• Antibiotics

• Quinine

• Camphor

• Whisky