Motaba Virus Outbreak Analysis

Motaba Virus Outbreak Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The story follows the outbreak of the Motaba virus in 1967 and its resurgence 28 years later. Col Sam and his team investigate the virus, discovering it is man-made and spread through monkeys. As the virus reaches California, containment efforts are initiated, but the situation worsens. Despite initial failures with the E-1101 serum, Sam and his team develop an effective antidote just in time to prevent the destruction of California. The virus is contained, and the antidote is distributed, saving lives and restoring hope.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial response of the American army to the Motaba virus outbreak in 1967?

They quarantined the area.

They demolished the town.

They ignored the outbreak.

They developed a vaccine.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Col Sam's wife in the story?

Dr. Rubby

Dr. Sarah

Dr. Jane

Dr. Emily

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What animal is linked to the spread of the Motaba virus?

Monkeys

Rats

Birds

Bats

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the virus spread in California?

Through food

Through water

Through soil

Through air

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What drastic measure was considered to contain the virus in California?

Seal the borders

Evacuate the population

Destroy California with a bomb

Quarantine the state

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial serum used to try and cure the virus?

C-300

V-2000

E-1101

M-500

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the key to creating an effective antidote for the virus?

Quarantining the infected

Developing a new vaccine

Using a new serum

Combining serum with antibodies from a monkey

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