1.
What is the multiplier for the smallpox virus?
Correct Answer
A. Ten
Explanation
The multiplier for the smallpox virus is ten. This suggests that each person infected with smallpox is likely to infect ten other people on average. This high multiplier is one of the reasons why smallpox can spread rapidly and result in large outbreaks if not controlled effectively.
2.
What sport did Lisa Hensley play in high school and college?
Correct Answer
E. Lacrosse
Explanation
Lisa Hensley played lacrosse in high school and college.
3.
How did Blanket Baba become known for predicting the future?
Correct Answer
C. He predicted China's army's withdraw from India.
4.
What did the letter containing the anthrax say?
Correct Answer
D. Allah is great
Explanation
The correct answer is "Allah is great." This answer is based on the fact that anthrax letters were sent in 2001 to multiple media organizations and politicians in the United States, and some of these letters contained a note with the phrase "Allah is great" written on it. This phrase is associated with extremist ideologies and has been used by individuals who commit acts of terrorism in the name of Islam.
5.
Where was the last natural case of smallpox located?
Correct Answer
B. Bangladesh
Explanation
The last natural case of smallpox was located in Bangladesh. Smallpox was officially declared eradicated in 1980, and the last known case occurred in Bangladesh in 1975. This case was significant because it marked the end of a disease that had plagued humanity for centuries. Through a global vaccination campaign, smallpox was successfully eliminated, making it the first disease to be eradicated by human effort.
6.
True or False:Some people handling the anthrax letter got anthrax later.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement suggests that some people who handled the anthrax letter later contracted anthrax. This implies that the letter was contaminated with anthrax spores, which caused the infection in those who came into contact with it. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."
7.
What was the anthrax case called?
Correct Answer
B. Amerithrax
Explanation
The correct answer is Amerithrax. This term refers to the investigation into the series of anthrax attacks that occurred in the United States in 2001. The attacks involved the mailing of letters containing anthrax spores to various media outlets and government offices, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The term "Amerithrax" was coined to describe this specific case and highlight its connection to the United States.
8.
What type of smallpox did Peter Los die from?
Correct Answer
A. Ordinary smallpox
Explanation
Peter Los died from ordinary smallpox. This type of smallpox is the most common and typically presents with a moderate to severe illness characterized by high fever, body aches, and a rash that progresses from macules to papules to pustules. Hemorrhagic smallpox, on the other hand, is a rare and severe form of the disease characterized by internal bleeding and high mortality rates. Flat smallpox refers to a milder form of the disease with a less severe rash, while "Superpox" is not a recognized type of smallpox.
9.
True or False:The anthrax in the letter contained smallpox particles.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The question asks if the anthrax in the letter contained smallpox particles. The correct answer is False, indicating that the anthrax in the letter did not contain smallpox particles.
10.
_______ Jahrling is a head scientist at USAMRIID.
Correct Answer
Peter
11.
What was the return address on the anthrax letter?
Correct Answer
E. An elementary school in New Jersey
Explanation
The return address on the anthrax letter was an elementary school in New Jersey.
12.
How long were Lisa Hensley and Mark Martinez in the level 4 zone on the first day a monkey died of smallpox?
Correct Answer
E. 12 hours
Explanation
Lisa Hensley and Mark Martinez were in the level 4 zone on the first day a monkey died of smallpox for a total of 12 hours.
13.
True or False:You can grow a tonsil in a bioreactor.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
It is not possible to grow a tonsil in a bioreactor. Tonsils are a part of the body's immune system and are made up of lymphoid tissue. They cannot be artificially grown in a bioreactor as they are a complex organ with specific structure and function.
14.
Smallpox is where in the CDC?
Correct Answer
D. No one actually really knows.
Explanation
The question is asking about the location of smallpox in the CDC. The answer "No one actually really knows" suggests that there is uncertainty or lack of information regarding the specific location of smallpox in the CDC. This implies that the location of smallpox is not widely known or easily accessible to the general public.
15.
Will the smallpox vaccine work if it is received 2 days after infected?
Correct Answer
A. Yes
Explanation
The smallpox vaccine works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies that can fight the virus. If the vaccine is received 2 days after being infected, it is still possible for it to be effective. However, the effectiveness of the vaccine decreases the longer the virus has been in the body, as it takes time for the immune response to develop. Therefore, receiving the vaccine as soon as possible after infection is ideal for maximum effectiveness.