Diphtheria Outbreak in Nome

The video tutorial teaches how to answer questions by locating evidence in a text. It uses the example of the diphtheria outbreak in Nome, Alaska, to demonstrate a three-step process: rereading the text, highlighting evidence, and constructing a response. The lesson emphasizes the importance of key details and visualization to understand the text deeply. It concludes with a review of the steps and a final answer to the question about the outbreak's potential devastation.

What was the main topic of the article discussed in the lesson?

• The history of Alaska

• The climate of Alaska

• The diphtheria outbreak in Nome

• The geography of Nome

What is the first step in the three-step process for answering questions?

• Constructing a response

• Highlighting evidence

• Summarizing the text

• Rereading the text

What can good readers be compared to, according to the lesson?

• Artists

• Detectives

• Chefs

• Musicians

Why is it important to highlight evidence in the text?

• To memorize the text

• To skip unnecessary details

• To create a mental image of the details

• To make the text look colorful

What does the term 'remote' indicate about Nome?

• It was isolated and far away

• It was a tropical paradise

• It was a modern metropolis

• It was a bustling city

What was a major challenge in treating diphtheria in Nome?

• Inadequate medical knowledge

• Overcrowded hospitals

• Absence of the necessary serum

• Lack of trained doctors

How did the harsh winter affect the delivery of serum to Nome?

• It had no effect

• It improved communication

• It made transportation easier

• It hindered transportation

What is the final step in the three-step process?

• Asking more questions

• Constructing a response

• Highlighting evidence

• Rereading the text

What mental image is created by the description of Nome's winter?

• A sunny beach

• A bustling city

• A desert

• A snowy, isolated landscape

Why was the diphtheria outbreak in Nome considered potentially devastating?

• Because of the abundance of resources

• Due to the remote location and lack of serum

• Because of the lack of entertainment

• Due to the warm climate