Test 2 Flashcards
The authors response in the fourth paragraph “You know her family … in touch with them” most notably shows
determination
Dr Patillo’s questioning the author about “ African-Americans and science” suggests that he wants her to
Be able to see Henrietta’s story in its proper historical context
The author most likely includes the details of the Tuskegee study primarily
Provide important background information for the reader
The phrase “Mississippi Appendectomies” is most likely
A sarcastic label emphasizing the deceit (deceiving) involved in the procedures
Dr.Patillo’s attitude when speaking of Deborah Lacks is best describes as
respectful and protective
Deborah’s openness to the idea of the author writing a book about Henrietta is best understood in light of her
poignant questions about her mother
The reader can infer that the reaction of Deborah’s brothers was primarily due to their
Mistrust
The details about Henrietta in the 1st two sentences of the passage serve to emphasize
the distinction that existed between Henrietta and Henrietta’s cells
Henrietta’s chipped toenail polish most likely has such a strong effect on mary because it
presents a striking contrast to what she encounters in the lab
Henrietta’s relatives characterize her as
fastidious and direct
In the first 2 paragraphs of chapter 13 the authors use of the words “factory” and “industrial” primarily
highlight an important yet impersonal aspect of medicine
which of the following strategies does ther author use in the paragraph beginning “The trouble was”?
She uses dashes to emphasize the clarification of a somewhat surprising dismissal
the organization of the paragraph beginning “Most cells in culture” could best be characterized as
comparison and contrast
throughout her description of the hela factory at the tuskegee institute, the author chooses details that serve to
emphasize the grand scope of the project
the author characterizes the choice of the tuskegee institute as the site of the hela distribution center as
admirable yet ironic
