World War Z Flashcards: Pages 1-45

Questions and Answers

What was the narrator tasked with doing after the war?

Writing a report of the War to submit to the UN

Why did the narrator and the U.N. Chairperson get into conflict?

The chairperson deleted half of the report because it was too emotional

What was the commission looking for?

Facts, data, evidence

What connects us to our past?

Human, emotional factors Signup and view all the answers

How has the U.S. changed postwar?

Lower population, economy has struggled but is slowly returning to pre-war status; universal healthcare Signup and view all the answers

The prewar population of the greater Chongqing area was _____.

35 million Signup and view all the answers

The postwar population of the greater Chongqing area is _____.

50,000 Signup and view all the answers

In what town is the outbreak believed to have originated?

Old Dachang Signup and view all the answers

How is the older doctor different from his younger colleagues?

It's not about the money, he just wants to help people Signup and view all the answers

Why was New Dachang moved?

Old Dachang was flooded completely because of the Three Gorges Dam Signup and view all the answers

How did China evolve in the current century (pre-war)?

They are rich and technologically advanced Signup and view all the answers

Why is the doctor ashamed of the villagers?

They are ignorant and superstitious Signup and view all the answers

What is the term given to the twelve-year-old boy believed to be the first human infected?

Patient zero Signup and view all the answers

How was the twelve-year-old boy infected?

He was diving and was bitten on the ankle while underwater Signup and view all the answers

What was the response from the doctor at the Institute of Infectious Diseases?

Do you have a gun? Quarantine everyone who has been bitten Signup and view all the answers

What can you infer from his response to the outbreak?

He has seen this before, not the actual first outbreak; could be created by the government for advanced Bio-warfare Signup and view all the answers

What did the old woman claim the outbreak was punishment for?

Fengdu, a sacred city that was destroyed for the building of the Three Gorges Dam Signup and view all the answers

How did the old woman know something bad was coming?

She experienced World War II and the civil war revolution Signup and view all the answers

Why does smuggling become popular in the early stages of the outbreak?

Rich people paid to get out of infected areas and away from the outbreak Signup and view all the answers

How did smuggling change after the outbreak?

Before it was mostly items; now it is rich people that want to escape infected areas Signup and view all the answers

How did the infection spread to Europe?

Infected people were smuggled through weaker countries to Europe Signup and view all the answers

How do they suspect the Paris outbreak started?

A man and wife made it to Paris to their hotel just before the husband began to show symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Where did the infected refugees hide after they were smuggled to a first world country?

Hid in the ghettos, outbreaks in the ghettos were not noticed until it became large scale Signup and view all the answers

What was the smuggler's wisdom on sneaking into developed countries?

Go through weaker undeveloped countries Signup and view all the answers

Why did the smuggler decide to quit?

Sees himself reflected in an infected man and realizes that money may soon be obsolete Signup and view all the answers

How did Stanley MacDonald know something was off at the cave?

No bodies but tons and tons of blood Signup and view all the answers

What terrified MacDonald in the cave?

Bodies everywhere torn to pieces; one was partly buried; he grabbed the hand and the body attacked him Signup and view all the answers

What is Stanley MacDonald told about the bodies found in caves?

Exposure to unknown chemical agents Signup and view all the answers

Who are the Yanomami?

"The fierce people" village of people in the treetops of the Amazon rainforest Signup and view all the answers

Where had the donor heart likely come from?

China Signup and view all the answers

What can you infer from the likelihood of finding a match within 3 weeks?

They probably killed someone to get a matching heart, for money Signup and view all the answers

Why did symptoms likely show up so fast with Muller, the patient?

The infection began in his new heart which caused it to spread much quicker Signup and view all the answers

How is Dr. Silva killed?

Muller turned into a zombie and attacked/killed/ate him Signup and view all the answers

Why wasn't Oliveira arrested for shooting Muller?

He knew the police well, they were all in on it together; illegally doing transplants Signup and view all the answers

Where did many organs on the black market come from?

China; political prisoners Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely explanation given for reanimated bodies with no bite marks?

Organ transplants; organs could have been exposed before being implanted Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Oliveira try to warn anyone?

He was trying to rebuild his reputation, business, and wealth; didn't realize it was that big of a problem until it was too late Signup and view all the answers

What kind of ship does Jacob Nyathi captain?

Infinity ship Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't Nyathi run from the zombies with the rest of the crowd?

His family was in the other direction Signup and view all the answers

What sight haunted Nyathi for years afterwards?

The mother and children that refused to escape with him Signup and view all the answers

Who shoots Jacob Nyathi as he tries to escape during a panic?

The police Signup and view all the answers

What was one diagnosis for the outbreak early on?

Rabies Signup and view all the answers

What was Jurgen Warmbrunn's career before the outbreak?

Spy Signup and view all the answers

How does Jurgen Warmbrunn learn about the outbreak?

He decodes an email from Taiwan about it but doesn't believe it Signup and view all the answers

Why was Israel more 'on the ball' than many other nations?

They are surrounded by enemies so they have to be on their toes Signup and view all the answers

Where did Warmbrunn find most of the reports?

The World Health Organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the only way to kill the infected?

Destroy the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'human'?

A body to sustain a brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the man who also contributes his name to Warmbrunn's plan?

Paul Knight Signup and view all the answers

What is the only country to follow Warmbrunn's plan?

Israel Signup and view all the answers

What does Saladin Kader believe about Warmbrunn's plan?

It is all Zionist lies Signup and view all the answers

Why did Saladin's father not agree with him?

He has seen this first hand from working in a hospital Signup and view all the answers

How did Saladin's father convince him to come with the family?

He forced him to go; beat him up a little bit; using fear against his son Signup and view all the answers

How were the Israelis checking people as they came into the country?

First with dogs, bodily examination for bite marks Signup and view all the answers

To where does Saladin Kader escape?

Into a refugee camp Signup and view all the answers

What changed Saladin's perception of Jews?

There was an attack & a Jewish soldier sacrificed himself to save his family Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jewish civilians rise up against the government?

The government made them abandon holy sites Signup and view all the answers

Why did the insurgency fail?

All Israeli people serve in the military except for orthodox Jews, they have no military experience Signup and view all the answers

What did Saladin realize, then, about Jews?

He knows absolutely nothing about them Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Narrator's Task and Conflict

The narrator's primary role is to compile a detailed report on the war for submission to the United Nations.
Conflict arises between the narrator and the U.N. Chairperson due to emotional content in the report, leading to significant portions being deleted.

Commission's Focus and Emotional Connection

The commission emphasized the need for factual evidence, data, and concrete proof regarding the war.
Human and emotional factors are identified as vital connections to the past.

Post-War Changes in the U.S.

The U.S. has experienced a significant decline in population and economic struggles, although there are signs of slow recovery towards pre-war conditions.
The introduction of universal healthcare reflects changes in public policy after the war.

Demographic Shifts and Outbreak Origins

Pre-war population of greater Chongqing was 35 million, which dramatically dropped to 50,000 post-war.
The outbreak is believed to have originated in Old Dachang.

Perspectives on the Outbreak

An older doctor prioritizes helping people rather than chasing profit, differing from younger counterparts.
New Dachang was relocated due to flooding caused by the Three Gorges Dam.

Infection Narrative

The first human infected, referred to as "Patient Zero," was a twelve-year-old boy bitten while searching underwater for heirlooms.
A sense of urgency emerged from doctors at the Institute of Infectious Diseases, advocating for quarantine measures after signs of infection appeared.

Cultural and Societal Reactions

Superstitious beliefs in local communities led to accusations of divine punishment for the presumption of Fengdu's destruction.
Smuggling flourished as the wealthy sought to escape infected areas, transforming from item-smuggling to evacuation of affluent individuals.

Spread of Infection

The infection spread to Europe through smuggling routes, particularly via lesser-developed countries.
Initial cases in Paris traced back to a couple arriving just ahead of symptomatic onset.

Reflections on Tragedy

Jacob Nyathi's escape is marked by haunting memories of family left behind during a chaotic evacuation.
A disparate diagnosis early in the outbreak suggested rabies.

Global Response and Preparedness

Jurgen Warmbrunn’s background as a spy contributed to his awareness of the outbreak through decoded communications.
Israel's preparedness stemmed from their ongoing geopolitical tensions, compared to other nations.

Resistance and Perception

Contrasting perspectives emerged about the strategical responses to the outbreak, as demonstrated in Saladin Kader’s initial skepticism of Warmbrunn's plans.
Personal transformation occurs in Kader after witnessing sacrifice during an attack, reshaping his views on the Jewish population.

Military and Political Tensions

Israeli civilians demonstrated unrest against their government for requesting abandonment of sacred sites, leading to failed insurgency due to lack of military experience among non-combatants.
Kader's realization of his ignorance about Jews signals a pivotal change in personal beliefs amidst conflict.

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