The Great Trouble - Part 2, 2nd section

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What was Dr. Snow's primary action on Broad Street during the cholera outbreak?

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Gather water samples from the pump and study how cholera spreads.

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What did Eel mean when he said, "Don't be scared, Bernie. Your pa's lookin' after you"?

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To comfort Bernie as he died.

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What upsetting realization did Eel have regarding Dr. Snow's capabilities?

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Dr. Snow can not help Bernie or anyone who already has cholera.

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Why did Dr. Snow suspect a direct link with a single water source?

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Because this epidemic is only concentrated in this neighborhood.

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What tragic event occurred to Mrs. Lewis?

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Her baby Fanny died.

Front

What is cholera?

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Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration.

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What role did water play in the cholera outbreak in the story?

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Water from a contaminated pump was suspected to be the source of the cholera infection.

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Who is Dr. Snow and what is his significance in the story?

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Dr. Snow is a physician who investigates the cholera outbreak and seeks to understand its cause.

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What does the term 'epidemic' mean?

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An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a population.

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How did the cholera outbreak affect the community in the story?

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The outbreak caused fear, illness, and death, significantly impacting the lives of the residents.