Paired Quiz "Helping others to see" & "Rolling a Ball Around"

Where is the Aravind Eye Hospital located?

• Kolkata, India

• Madurai, India

• Mumbai, India

• Delhi, India

What is Dr. V known for?

• Performing heart surgeries

• Writing novels

• Teaching mathematics

• Alleviating preventable and curable blindness

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How many cataract surgeries does Dr. V and his staff perform a year?

• About 100,000

• About 50,000

• About 92,000

• About 75,000

What did Robert Allman invent?

• A device for assisting the blind in navigation

• A new type of eyeglasses

• A method for teaching braille

• A variation of baseball called groundball

What inspired Robert Allman to invent a new game?

• A man giving him an indoor baseball

• A dream he had

• Reading a book about sports

• A conversation with a friend

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What does Dr. V believe is necessary besides intelligence and capability to solve problems?

• Joy of doing something beautiful

• Political influence

• Money and resources

• Advanced technology

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What is the main theme of Robert Allman's essay?

• The challenges of living with blindness

• The importance of physical health

• The joy of overcoming obstacles

• The value of appreciating life despite challenges

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How does Dr. V view his work at the Aravind Eye Hospital?

• As a business venture

• As a response to a great need motivated by compassion

• As a temporary project

• As a stepping stone for his career

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What does the Seva Foundation believe in, as mentioned in the text?

• Investing in technology is the key to solving world problems

• One need not forgo doing for being, or being for doing

• Promoting self-sufficiency above all

• Focusing solely on medical research

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What lesson did Robert Allman emphasize as crucial in his life?

• Believing in himself

• Learning to navigate the world physically

• Mastering new technologies

• Becoming financially independent

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