The Black Death

What year is the setting of the introduction?

• 1856

• 1956

• 1656

• 1756

What was the survival rate of the plague in the best cases?

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

• 40%

What was the purpose of the beak in the plague doctor's mask?

• To make them look like birds

• To help them breathe better

• To store herbs and compounds

• To scare away the plague

Which of the following was NOT a component of the plague doctor's outfit?

• Oiled leather robe

• Crystal eyepieces

• Metal helmet

• Boots and gloves

What modern medical practice is mentioned as a contrast to historical treatments?

• Cautery

• Cupping

• Bloodletting

• Vaccines