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Who is the author of the book?
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
In which U.S. state is the city of Flint located?
Michigan
Who said "Being a pediatrician—perhaps more than any other kind of doctor—means being an advocate for your patient"
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
Which group of people did Dr. Hanna-Attisha focus on in her research due to their vulnerability to lead exposure?
children
What toxic substance was found in Flint's drinking water that contributed to the health crisis?
Lead
Which position did Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha hold at the time she began advocating for Flint’s water crisis?
Pediatrician at Hurley Medical Center
In what year did the Flint water crisis begin?
2014
Who taught Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to “always do the right thing, even if it's hard. Even when people tell you it's impossible?"
Her grandfather, Haji
What did Dr. Hanna-Attisha use to gather evidence about the water contamination in Flint?
Blood lead levels in children
Which government agency is responsible for regulating public water systems in the U.S.?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Who was the Michigan governor during the Flint water crisis?
Rick Snyder
What did the city of Flint initially switch its water supply to, which led to the contamination?
Flint River
Who said, "How can your eyes can't see something that your mind doesn't know?"
Dr. Ashok Sarnaik
What was one of the biggest challenges Dr. Hanna-Attisha faced while advocating for change in Flint?
Government officials denying the existence of a public health crisis
Dr. Marc Edwards, a key figure in the book, is a professor at which university?
Virginia Tech
Which childhood friend of Dr. Hanna-Attisha worked alongside her in advocating for the Flint residents' health?
Dr. Marc Edwards
Which group was most vulnerable and greatly impacted by the Flint water crisis?
Pregnant mothers and infant children
Who said "The EPA and states work hand in hand to bury problems.”
Marc Edwards
What organization initially downplayed Dr. Hanna-Attisha’s findings and delayed action on the Flint Water Crisis?
The CDC
What did the “red flags” in the water tests in Flint reveal about the water’s safety?
High levels of lead
Who is the EPA regional administrator mentioned in the book who initially dismissed concerns about the water contamination?
Susan Hedman
What was to be delivered to the Flint State Office Building so that state employees didn't have to drink from tap water, despite telling residents the water was safe?
Water Coolers
Who said, "unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not"
Dr Seuss, the Lorax
Who prompted a federal emergency in Flint on January 16, 2016?
President Obama
What was not added to the water, although it would have costed 8 dollars a day?
Corrosion control