Heroic Serum Run to Nome Quiz
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What was the cause of the children's illness?

  • Diphtheria (correct)
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Tuberculosis
  • How did the doctor recognize the illness in the second case?

  • He asked about her symptoms
  • He observed her breathing
  • He examined the girl's throat (correct)
  • He checked her temperature
  • What was the doctor's reaction to the children's condition?

  • He showed no concern
  • He comforted the mother and children (correct)
  • He immediately administered treatment
  • He left the house in a hurry
  • What was the doctor's initial request to the three-year-old boy?

    <p>To open his mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome for the two small children?

    <p>They died the next day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Dr. Welch recommend to the city council?

    <p>Implement a quarantine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the town's urgent need to fight diphtheria?

    <p>Antitoxin serum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dr. Welch seek emergency help for the town?

    <p>Sent out a desperate plea by radio telegraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the message about the town's situation spread across the nation?

    <p>Newspapers picked up the word about the historic gold rush town needing emergency help</p> Signup and view all the answers

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