Historical
What year did Henrietta die?
1951
If they didn't find/use Henrietta's cells, what other source of cells were they going to use?
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Why did they go to Johns Hopkins?
It was the only hospital that treated people of color
In biology class
Did Gey inform the Lacks family that he was testing and distributing all the cells?
No.
What family member did Henrietta move in with after her mom died?
Grandpa Tommy
What did they compare the cells to?
Eggs
What were the sleeping arrangements for the farmers?
White famers slept upstairs in private rooms and black farmers slept in the underbelly of the warehouse (w/ animals)
What was the name of the city Skloot went to to meet Henrietta's cousin?
Clover
What was the nurse's name that examined Henrietta's dead body?
Mary
What was the name of Henrietta's father?
Johnny Pleasant
How did Henrietta discover the knot?
She slipped her fingers inside herself and felt it
She didn't want to seem ungrateful- she felt lucky to be there
Who was the first member of the Lacks family that Skloot connected with?
Deborah
What color were Henrietta's toe nails?
Red
What were the first animals they did HeLa testing on?
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How did Dr. Gey describe Henrietta's tumor and what did he compare it to?
Jello
How far was Henrietta's house from John Hopkins hospital?
20 miles
Who stood up Skloot?
Sonny
Why did Deborah feel scared to tell on Galen
She was scared to get him in trouble and it would tear their family apart
How much was Gey selling HeLa cells for?
$0, he was giving them away
What show did Gey go on to show off the HeLa cells to the public?
WAAM television
Why did Henrietta's family go to the hospital to give her blood?
Because the hsopital cut off her supply
Who was the doctor Skloot called when she wanted to meet with Henriettas family?
Rolando Patillo
How does Henrietta's lack of easy access to medical institutions reflect the racist and classist ideologies of the time.
The hospital did not prioritize easy care for people of color