The Hot Zone Questions and Answers

Question 1

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However, Ebola Reston is still classified as a Level 4 hot agent and many people are concerned about its future. Describe why individuals are still concerned about the virus.

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Question 2

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When Johnson took his crew to Kitum Cave they placed many "sentinel animals" around the opening of the cave and in various parts of the cave. What is the purpose of these animals? Why did they pose some problems for Johnson at the end of the investigation

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Question 3

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What are the symptoms of monkeys that contract the virus and die?

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Asked by Janessa b #1159237

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Question 4

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Kitum Cave

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Asked by Jonny S #711451

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Question 5

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Kitum Cave

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Asked by Jonny S #711451

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Question 6

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Highway

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Asked by Jonny S #711451

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Question 7

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A Bad Day

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Asked by Jonny S #711451

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Question 8

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What does Robin MacDonald carry in his truck?

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Asked by brock r #633565

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Question 9

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PART 4: Kitum Cave

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Question 10

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PART 3: Smashdown

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Question 11

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PART 2: The Monkey House

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Question 12

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PART 1: The Shadow of Mount Elgon

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Asked by ap bios is hard #596050

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Question 13

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Describe or diagram three possible reservoirs for the virus.

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Asked by sandy c #614116

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 11:51 AM

Question 14

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Describe the road to Mount Elgon. What is the significance of this road?

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Asked by sandy c #614116

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 11:48 AM

Question 15

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What did the infected lung look like? What are the implications for infection of virus that moves from the lung to the testicles?

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Asked by sandy c #614116

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Question 16

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How and where do they think the virus hid out?

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Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 11:28 AM

Question 17

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Why is it better to dispose of the monkeys the way they did instead of just burying them?

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Asked by sandy c #614116

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 11:25 AM

Question 18

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During the cleanup what did they find lying around? What do you think was the source of these items?

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Asked by sandy c #614116

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 11:23 AM

Question 19

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Decon

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Asked by sandy c #614116

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 11:12 AM

Question 20

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What happens to Rhonda Williams?

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Asked by sandy c #614116

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 11:06 AM

Question 21

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Why does the author use the second tense,"you", when describing the virus's effect on the body?

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Asked by brock r #633565

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 11:03 AM

Question 22

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How does the simile on page 92,"looking at Ebola under an electron microscope is like looking at a gorgeously wrought ice castle," impact your opinion of Karl Johnson?

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Asked by brock r #633565

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 10:59 AM

Question 23

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What were some of the possible modes of infection?

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Asked by Sandy C #610397

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 10:56 AM

Question 24

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What agreement does the General broker in The Monkey House?

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Asked by sandy c #614116

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/30/2021 10:52 AM

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