WorksheetsFRONTLINE Documentary on Flint Quiz
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
What was the focus of the FRONTLINE documentary about Flint?
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease during the water crisis
The economic development of Flint
The educational system in Flint
The cultural history of Flint
How long did the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Flint continue before the public was alerted?
More than a year
Six months
Two years
Three months
Which organization provides major funding for FRONTLINE?
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The National Science Foundation
The World Health Organization
The United Nations
Where can you find more than 300 FRONTLINE documentaries to watch?
PBS Video App
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Hulu
What was the main issue overshadowed by the lead poisoning in Flint?
Water shortage
Legionnaires' disease
Air pollution
Food contamination
What was the proposed pipeline supposed to carry?
Oil
Fresh water
Natural gas
Electricity
What did Michigan officials fail to do according to the narrator?
Build a new pipeline
Test the water
Reduce air pollution
Improve road safety
What was the reaction to the exposure of children to lead-tainted water?
It was ignored
It became a national outrage
It was celebrated
It was considered normal
What did Jacqui McBride's daughter get sick with?
Flu
Legionnaires' disease
Chickenpox
Measles
What is unique about Legionella bacteria?
It is found in soil.
It is airborne.
It is found in water.
It is found in food.
When did the Legionnaires' outbreak in Flint start?
June 2012
June 2014
June 2016
June 2018
What is a distinctive feature of Legionnaires' disease?
Its mild symptoms
Its severity
Its rapid recovery
Its resistance to treatment
Who is one of the nation's foremost Legionnaires' specialists mentioned in the text?
Abby Ellis
Kayla Ruble
Janet Stout
Jacob Carah
What condition made Jassmine vulnerable to Legionnaire's disease?
Asthma
Diabetes
Heart disease
Hypertension
What was the expected cost of the new pipeline for Flint?
$100 million
$150 million
$230 million
$300 million
Where was Flint expected to temporarily get its water from while the pipeline was being built?
Lake Michigan
Detroit River
Flint River
Lake Huron
Who was the foreman at the water plant who had concerns about the readiness of the plant?
John Smith
Matt McFarland
Tom Johnson
Alex Brown
What was the main concern of McFarland and Mike Glasgow regarding the plant?
The plant was not ready to open.
The plant was too expensive to operate.
The plant was located too far from the city.
The plant was using outdated technology.
What was the source of water for Flint after the switch?
Flint River
Lake Michigan
Detroit River
Mississippi River
What did the city say about the change in water quality?
It was not anything to worry about.
It was a major concern.
It was a temporary issue.
It was an improvement.
What disease became a concern in Flint due to the water issue?
Legionnaires' disease
Cholera
Malaria
Typhoid
What was the main health issue faced by Jassmine McBride?
Heart disease
Legionnaires' disease
Diabetes
Asthma
What did Jassmine McBride need when she was met in 2018?
A new job
A transplant
A new house
A vacation
Who was the head of Michigan's health department mentioned in the text?
Marcus Zervos
Nick Lyon
Dr. Stout
Jassmine McBride
What did the epidemiologist note about the outbreak?
It was caused by a virus
It coincided with the switch of the water supply
It was due to air pollution
It was a seasonal outbreak
Who did county health officials reach out to for confirmation about the water source of the outbreak?
The local mayor
The governor
Dr. Stout
The president
What was the response of state health officials to the CDC's offer of help regarding the Legionnaires' disease outbreak?
They accepted the help immediately.
They told the CDC they didn't need its help.
They requested more resources from the CDC.
They asked for a delay in the investigation.
How many confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease were reported in the year and a half following the water switch?
47 cases
60 cases
90 cases
100 cases
What did the governor order the city to do in response to the crisis?
Increase water testing
Stop using the Flint River and return to Detroit water
Build a new water treatment plant
Evacuate the city
What was one of the largest epidemics of Legionnaires' disease known?
The outbreak in New York
The outbreak in Flint
The outbreak in Chicago
The outbreak in Los Angeles
What was the spike in Legionnaires' disease cases in 2014?
6 cases
11 cases
42 cases
8 cases
Who was the chief medical executive mentioned in the document?
Dr. John Smith
Dr. Eden Wells
Dr. Sarah Johnson
Dr. Michael Brown
What was the public's reaction to the water crisis?
Indifference
Outcry
Support
Confusion
Who was appointed as a special counsel to lead a criminal investigation into the water crisis?
Todd Flood
John Doe
Michael Green
Sarah Lee
Who pulled together a team of 23 scientists and experts to prevent another outbreak?
Dr. Zervos
Nick Lyon
Shawn McElmurry
Todd Flood
What was Dr. Zervos worried about regarding the outbreak?
The cost of the investigation
The delay in starting the search for the source
The number of scientists involved
The weather conditions
What did Nick Lyon reportedly say about the necessity of action?
We need to act immediately.
People will die if we don't act.
Well, they have to die of something.
Let's wait for more data.
Who was clashing with state officials during the investigation?
Shawn McElmurry
Dr. Zervos
Todd Flood
Nick Lyon
By the end of July 2016, how many state and local officials were charged with crimes related to the crises?
Five
Nine
Twelve
Fifteen
What was a major limitation faced by the investigators in the scientific investigation?
Lack of funding
Inability to talk to patients
Shortage of staff
Poor weather conditions
What disease were the investigators not allowed to investigate in the homes of patients?
Pneumonia
Influenza
Legionnaires' disease
Tuberculosis
What was the critical issue during the water crisis that the investigators wanted to examine?
Water pollution
Pneumonia deaths
Air quality
Soil contamination
What did the "Frontline" reporters analyze over several months?
Water samples
Air quality reports
Death records
Soil samples
What did the state put the death toll from the Legionnaires' outbreak at from 2014 to 2015?
10 people
12 people
15 people
20 people
Why was there a spike during the switch in water supply?
It was due to increased rainfall.
It was almost three times more than prior years.
It was caused by a natural disaster.
It was due to a decrease in water usage.
What did McElmurry and his team fear about the outbreak's toll?
It would be less than expected.
It could be higher than anyone knew.
It would be the same as previous years.
It would not affect anyone.
What did the scientists find in the water entering people's homes?
Legionella bacteria
Clean and safe water
High levels of chlorine
No bacteria at all
What was the response of the department's chief medical executive, Dr. Eden Wells, to the allegations?
She admitted to the allegations.
She was accused of threatening to stop funding.
She resigned immediately.
She ignored the allegations.
What charges were Nick Lyon and Eden Wells facing?
Fraud charges
Involuntary manslaughter charges
Theft charges
No charges at all
What was the main focus of the charges mentioned in the document?
A financial scandal
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak
A political election
A natural disaster
Who was accused of interfering with Shawn McElmurry's investigation?
Dr. Stout
Lyon and Wells
Nick Lyon
Jassmine McBride
What did the state health department insist was not the source of the Legionnaires' outbreak?
The Flint River
The city's water supply
McLaren Hospital
The local food supply
What percentage of Legionnaires' cases were linked to McLaren Hospital?
10%
30%
60%
90%
What did the state eventually release regarding the outbreak?
A public apology
A new health policy
Its own report
A financial statement
