
Henrietta Lacks Prologue

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English
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10th Grade
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Christopher Musseman
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the name "HeLa" in the context of the passage?
It is the name of the photographer who took Henrietta Lacks' picture.
It is the code name given to the first immortal human cells.
It is the name of Henrietta Lacks' hometown.
It is the name of the hospital where Henrietta Lacks was treated.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the impact of Henrietta Lacks' cells on medicine?
They were used to create a new type of cancer treatment.
They changed the future of medicine by being the first immortal human cells.
They were used to develop a new type of photography.
They were used to create a new type of dress suit.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might the photo of Henrietta Lacks be significant in scientific communities?
It is a rare example of 1940s fashion.
It represents the first known case of a tumor in medical history.
It is associated with the discovery of the first immortal human cells.
It is the only known photo of Henrietta Lacks.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the passage suggest about the identity of Henrietta Lacks in scientific literature?
She is always correctly identified by her real name.
She is often misidentified or not named at all.
She is known for her contributions to photography.
She is recognized for her fashion sense.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the passage imply about the condition of Henrietta Lacks' health at the time the photo was taken?
She was completely healthy and unaware of any illness.
She was aware of her tumor but chose to ignore it.
She was unaware of the tumor growing inside her.
She had already begun treatment for her tumor.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the passage describe the appearance of Henrietta Lacks in the photo?
She looks tired and worn out.
She is smiling with hands on hips, wearing a neatly pressed dress suit.
She is frowning and appears worried.
She is sitting down with a book in her hand.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the passage reveal about the public recognition of Henrietta Lacks' contribution to science?
She is widely recognized and celebrated in public events.
Her contribution is often overlooked or misattributed.
She is known only in her local community.
Her contribution is recognized only in fashion magazines.
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