Cholera Chaos
What mistake did people make before understanding how Cholera Spread?
A. They jumped to conclusions without enough evidence.
B. They waited too long to take action.
C. They ignored sick people completely
D. They had too much scientific data.
A. Jumping to conclusions.
What surprised scientists about how yellow fever spread?
A. It only affected children.
B. It spread through the air over long distance.
C. It was not spread person to person.
D. It disappeared on it's own.
C. It was not spread person to person.
What does "Patient Zero" actually mean?
A. The first case identified.
B. The sickest person in the outbreak.
C. The person who caused the disease on purpose.
D. The youngest person infected.
A. The first case identified.
What spreads faster than disease in the book?
A. The germs
B. The doctors' research
C. Rumors and Fear
D. Medicine
C. Rumors and Fear
True or False?
Early disease theories were often wrong?
TRUE
What did many people wrongly blame for Cholera outbreaks?
A. Contaminated drinking water
B. Bacteria they could see under microscopes
C. Bad air and foul smells
D. Lack of hospitals
C. Bad air and foul smells
What thing caused massive fear and death?
Mosquitos
Why is being labeled "Patient Zero" harmful?
It leads to blame and stigma.
What role do scientists play during an outbreak?
Using evidence to find the truth.
What surprised you most about how outbreaks were solved?
Your opinion must be book based.
Why was stopping Cholera harder before science improved?
A. People did not care about public health.
B. There were not enough doctors.
C. Scientists had not yet discovered germs and how diseases spread.
D. Cities were too small to control outbreaks.
C. Scientists had not yet discovered germs and how diseases spread.
Why did people blame the wrong causes at first?
A. They refused to listen to scientists.
B. They jumped to conclusions without enough evidence.
C. They wanted someone to blame.
D. They already understood how germs worked.
B. They jumped to conclusions without enough evidence.
Is "Patient Zero" always the cause of an outbreak?
NO
What happens when people ignore experts?
A. Outbreaks last longer and more people get sick.
B. Diseases disappear faster.
C. Nothing changes
D. Scientists stop doing research.
A. Outbreaks last longer and more people get sick.
What everyday thing played a big role in stopping disease.
A. New medicines
B. Clean water and better sanitation
C. Quarantines only
D. Warmer weather
B. Clean water and better sanitation.
What helped scientists finally connect the dots?
A. Guessing and luck
B. Careful observation and evidence
C. Rumors from the public
D. Fear of disease
B. Careful observation and evidence
What finally helped stop the spread?
Scientific testing and observation.
Why do people want someone to blame?
A. To make diseases spread faster
B. To feel safer and more in control
C. Because scientists tell them to
C. To help doctors find cures
B. To feel safer and more in control
What tools help scientists solve epidemics?
A. Social media and news reports
B. Careful observation, data, and experiments
C. Rumors and eyewitness guesses
D. Fear and public pressure
B. Careful observation, data, and experiments
Why is history important for solving epidemics?
It helps us avoid repeating mistakes.
What is the big take away from the Cholera chapter?
A. Cholera only affected people long ago
B. Jumping to conclusions can make outbreaks worse
C. Doctors always agree right away
D. Disease disappear on their own
B. Jumping to conclusions can make outbreaks worse
What lesson does this chapter teach about assumptions?
Assumptions can be dangerous.
What does the book say we should do instead of blaming?
A. Ignore the problem and wait
B. Focus on facts, evidence, and solutions
C. Punish people who get sick
D. Let fear guide decisions
B. Focus on facts, evidence, and solutions
One word to describe panic behavior in the book?
Reckless
Reactive
Harmful
What mistake do humans repeat over and over?
A. Ignoring technology
B. Jumping to conclusions instead of using evidence
C. Trusting science too much
D. Asking too many questions
B. Jumping to conclusions instead of using evidence.