The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Quiz

Who is the author of 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'?

• Henrietta Lacks

• Victor McKusick

• George Gey

• Rebecca Skloot

What was Henrietta Lacks diagnosed with in 1951?

• Lung cancer

• Cervical cancer

• Skin cancer

• Breast cancer

What made HeLa cells unique compared to other human cells?

• They were resistant to all diseases

• They could change color

• They could survive in extreme temperatures

• They were the first immortal human cell line

Which vaccine was developed with the help of HeLa cells?

• HPV vaccine

• Hepatitis B vaccine

• COVID-19 vaccine

• Flu vaccine

How did Henrietta's family first learn about the HeLa cells?

• Through a newspaper article

• From a scientist's phone call

• By reading a book

• During a hospital visit

What misunderstanding occurred between Henrietta's husband and the scientist?

• He believed they wanted to sell his house

• He thought they were asking for money

• He believed his wife was still alive in a lab

• He thought they wanted to imprison his children

What was Deborah Lacks' main concern regarding her mother's cells?

• That they were being used for profit

• That they might cause her harm in the afterlife

• That they were being destroyed

• That they were being cloned

What did the Lacks family discover about the commercialization of HeLa cells?

• They were being used only in the US

• They were being given away for free

• They were part of a multibillion dollar industry

• They were being used for illegal experiments

Why did the Lacks family question their access to medical care?

• They were denied entry to hospitals

• They did not receive any financial benefits from the HeLa cells

• They were not allowed to visit Henrietta's grave

• They were not informed about Henrietta's cells

What was one of the main ethical concerns raised by the Lacks family?

• The destruction of HeLa cells

• The location of Henrietta's burial

• The lack of consent for using Henrietta's cells

• The secrecy of the research