Spanish Flu Quiz

Approximately how many people did the Spanish flu infect?

• 100 million

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 50 million

What age group was unusually affected by the Spanish flu?

• 0 to 10 years

• 10 to 20 years

• 20 to 40 years

• 40 to 60 years

Where were the first observations of the Spanish flu documented?

• New York

• London

• Kansas

• Paris

Why was the flu called the "Spanish" flu?

• It originated in Spain

• Spain was neutral and reported on it

• It affected only Spanish people

• It was named after a Spanish scientist

What event prompted the Red Cloud family to start their journey home in October 1918?

• The end of World War I

• A bad sickness was coming

• A family wedding

• A harvest festival

How did Sadie's Grandmother Nancy help those who got sick during the flu pandemic?

• She took them to the hospital

• She gave them herbal tea and ointment

• She sent them to a neighboring town

• She provided them with new clothes

What did Sadie's family do to prevent the spread of illness?

• They moved to a different town

• They shared personal items

• They stayed in their tents

• They visited the doctor daily

What was the consequence for not wearing an anti-flu mask in Bakersfield according to the newspaper clipping?

• A fine of $100

• Ten days in jail

• Community service

• A warning

What was the purpose of the Anti-Mask League organized in San Francisco?

• To support the mask-wearing ordinance

• To protest the influenza mask-wearing ordinance

• To distribute masks to the public

• To raise funds for hospitals

What is one of the recommended actions to prevent the spread of the flu according to the placard?

• Keep away from sick people, especially if they cough or sneeze.

• Share your drinking cups with others.

• Avoid using handkerchiefs when sneezing.

• Stay in crowded places.