Henrietta Lacks
What did the doctor know about Henrietta Lacks?
The barest of facts
Why is it called HeLa cells?
First two letters of Henrietta Lacks first and last name
What is Imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses.
(Bonus! what are the five senses)
Who are Donald Duck's nephews?
Huey, Dewey, & Louie.
What was Henrietta Lacks killed by?
Cervical Cancer
It cured diseases./gave research to cure diseases.
(The major one was Polio).
What is personification?
What show stars a bluebird and a raccoon working at a park that is shot off into space in a dome to fight for the existence of the universe with their coworkers?
Regular Show
How was the tumor described by Rebecca Skloot?
Quarter Sized and Purpled Shape.
What was the nasty rumor that one of the doctors said about the HeLa cell?
That HeLa spread all over the world and killed other cell cultures.
What is Juxtaposition?
Comparing two unlike things to reveal something or show the difference
What Disney character was once named Steamboat Willie, is a mouse, and became a mascot for Disney?
Mickey Mouse
How many children did Henrietta Lacks have?
5
What does the Personification of the cells accomplish within the text?
This shows that the cells are as much a character in the story as Henrietta Lacks
What does the line about David Lacks accomplish within the narrative around Henrietta Lacks, this question is focusing on words like: "Solitary" "Parked Car" & "Rain Fall"? (WHAT TONES DO THESE WORDS GIVE?)
A lonely tone.
What branch of military did Donald Duck serve?
Navy.
(Bonus!Who took care of of his nephews during this time)
Where was Henrietta Lacks buried?
In an unmarked grave behind her childhood home.
What does the text say HeLa cells are capable of?
Travel on any surface and across anything.
Write down a line of Juxtaposition on your board.
In the episode where Spongebob cheats on his driving test, the beginning of the episode Spongebob failed his test: What was his score?
6.
(Bonus! What did he need to score to pass?)