The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Part II

Skloot makes the disastrous suggestion that Deborah ought to get another copy of Henrietta's medical record because the one she had is so disorganized and scattered.

• true

• false

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The literary device exhibited here in Zakariyya’s statement: “We can’t even to see a doctor cause we can’t afford it.  Only people that can get any good from my mother cells is the people that got money…” is a...

• metaphor

• simile

• euphemism

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Although Deborah's made peace with Hopkins, she still has to... 

• Speak with the Lacks Foundation concerning pending legal charges against the hospital

• face Crownsville and the possible horrors faced by her older sister Elsie.

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Skloot explains the emotional journey they're on in chapter 35 and we learn that she and _________ had spoken many times over the years. She knows that this person  is close to Deborah and understands her pain

• Bobette

• Gary

• David Jr.

• Howard

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How does Deborah Lacks' character evolve from the beginning to the end of Part Two in "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"?

• She becomes less interested in her mother's legacy.

• She becomes increasingly obsessed with learning about her mother.

• She shows no significant change in her character.

• She becomes more detached from her family.

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How does the author portray the impact of Henrietta's cells on Deborah's life compared to other family members?

• Deborah is portrayed as less affected than other family members.

• Deborah and other family members are equally affected.

• Deborah is portrayed as more deeply affected than other family members.

• The impact on Deborah is not discussed.

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"He La" is the name of:

• Henrietta's doctor

• Henrietta's child

• the cell line developed from her cells

• a song made about her story

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What role does the historical context of race play in Deborah's life and perspective?

• It has no influence on her views or experiences.

• It shapes her mistrust and the family's treatment by the medical community.

• It encourages her to embrace diverse cultures.

• It leads her to avoid discussing her family history.

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In chapter 36, Gary explains to Skloot that the HeLa cells are Henrietta's spiritual or heavenly body. This is her form of resurrection, just as the bible promised. What literary device is this?

• symbolim

• extended metaphor

• cesura

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The word choice of "workhorse" in the last sentence indicates___.

• a negative connotation for Lacks' memory.

• the cells are working hard to produce results in science research.

• the cells are used mostly in developing medicine for horses.

• the cells are used to help guinea pigs and mice.

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