GR 7: DR.JENNER AND THE SPECKLED MONSTER

In "Dr Jenner and the Speckled Monster", according to the article , why was Albert Marrin interested in studying the past?

• To find cures for modern diseases

• Because he wanted to write fiction about scientists

• He had a passion for studying the past and discovered the story of smallpox

• To prove that smallpox still exists today

In "Dr Jenner and the Speckled Monster", what role did Edward Jenner play in the history of smallpox, as described in the article?

• He was the first person to name the disease smallpox

• He led a one-man effort in the 1700s that eventually led to the virus's destruction

• He denied that vaccination could stop smallpox

• He discovered a new strain of the smallpox virus

In "Dr Jenner and the Speckled Monster", which statement best summarizes the atrticle main idea?

• Smallpox was never a serious disease and only affected a few people.

• Albert Marrin invented the smallpox vaccine in the 1700s.

• The passage explains Marrin's interest and how Edward Jenner's work led to the eradication of smallpox.

• The World Health Organization discovered smallpox in 1980.

In "Dr Jenner and the Speckled Monster", how does the article describe the scope of smallpox's impact before eradication?

• It caused minor illnesses for a short time.

• It caused the deaths of over 300 million people and afflicted populations for thousands of years.

• It affected only people in England during the 1700s.

• It was limited to animals and rarely affected humans.

In "Dr Jenner and the Speckled Monster", what did the World Health Organization officially state on May 8, 1980?

• That Edward Jenner had finally been recognized worldwide

• That smallpox had been eradicated and there were no longer any known cases

• That smallpox would return within a few years

• That smallpox vaccines were ineffective

In "Dr Jenner and the Speckled Monster", which detail best shows how smallpox affected people?

• It was studied by doctors

• It caused severe illness and death

• It only affected animals

• It disappeared quickly

In "Dr Jenner and the Speckled Monster", what does the word "symptoms" most nearly mean in the article ?

• Causes of disease

• Signs of illness

• Types of medicine

• Places of infection

In "Dr Jenner and the Speckled Monster", what can be inferred about milkmaids and cowpox?

• They were always sick

• They were protected from smallpox

• They avoided animals

• They feared cows

In "Dr Jenner and the Speckled Monster", why is smallpox called the "Speckled Monster"?

• It is a real creature

• It shows how harmless it is

• It emphasizes its dangerous and frightening nature

• It is a scientific term

How does the word "horrid" affect the tone of the text?

• It creates a positive feeling

• It makes the text humorous

• It emphasizes fear and disgust

• It shows excitement