Unit 6B Mysteries and Investigations

1. What was the main cause of the rapid spread of the Spanish Flu?  

• Natural disasters
  

• Troop movement during World War I

• Poor hygiene practices

• Lack of medical knowledge 

2. Which of the following measures was NOT implemented during the Spanish Flu epidemic?  

•  Public health campaigns
  

• Quarantine measures

• Mandatory vaccinations

• Wearing masks

What impact did the Spanish Flu have on public health policies?

• It led to fewer regulations.
  

• It changed how epidemics were managed in the future.

• It had no significant impact.

• It only affected military policies.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

What is one way the Spanish Flu is similar to COVID-19?

• Both led to the use of masks in public.
  

•  Both were spread through contaminated water.

• Both only affected young people.

• Both were contained without any deaths.

What can be inferred about the effectiveness of quarantine measures during the Spanish Flu?

•  They were completely ineffective.
  
  

• They increased the rate of infection.

• They were only used in rural areas.

• They helped to control the spread to some extent.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.9A

6.  Which statement summarizes the main idea of the passage about the Spanish Flu?  

• The Spanish Flu was a minor health issue.
  
  

• Masks were the only solution to the Spanish Flu.

• The Spanish Flu had a significant global impact and changed public health approaches.

• The Spanish Flu affected only soldiers.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

What tone does the author use when discussing the impact of the Spanish Flu?

• Informative and serious
  

• Humorous

• Critical

• Optimistic

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.4

8. What type of health measures were promoted to control the Spanish Flu?  

•  Economic reforms
   
  

• Social gatherings

• Public health campaigns

• Travel promotions 

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CCSS.RI.6.8

9. The phrase "the virus mutated frequently" suggests that:  

• The virus remained the same throughout the epidemic.
  

• The virus changed, making it harder to control.

• The virus was eliminated quickly.

• The virus was easily understood. 

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which detail supports the idea that the Spanish Flu was widespread?

• It infected about one-third of the population.
  
  

• It only affected soldiers.

• People were advised to stay home.

• Masks were used only in cities. 

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A